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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.39, 14,133.12 and 5,993.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.39, 14,133.12 and 5,993.26 is: 8,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.39 : 14,133.12 = 5,993.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.39/14,133.12 = 5,993.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.39x = 14,133.12 × 5,993.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.39x = 84,703,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,703,432.80/10,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.70

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