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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.63, 14,135.48 and 5,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.63, 14,135.48 and 5,993.15 is: 8,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.63 : 14,135.48 = 5,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.63/14,135.48 = 5,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.63x = 14,135.48 × 5,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.63x = 84,716,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,716,022.00/10,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.73

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