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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.08, 14,129.78 and 5,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.08, 14,129.78 and 5,993.06 is: 8,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.08 : 14,129.78 = 5,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.08/14,129.78 = 5,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.08x = 14,129.78 × 5,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.08x = 84,680,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,680,619.33/10,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.33

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