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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.30, 14,130.57 and 5,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.30, 14,130.57 and 5,991.58 is: 8,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.30 : 14,130.57 = 5,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.30/14,130.57 = 5,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.30x = 14,130.57 × 5,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.30x = 84,664,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,664,440.60/10,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.35

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