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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.42, 14,135.91 and 5,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.42, 14,135.91 and 5,994.78 is: 8,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.42 : 14,135.91 = 5,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.42/14,135.91 = 5,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.42x = 14,135.91 × 5,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.42x = 84,741,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,741,670.55/10,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.60

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