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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.51, 14,139.18 and 5,995.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.51, 14,139.18 and 5,995.57 is: 8,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.51 : 14,139.18 = 5,995.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.51/14,139.18 = 5,995.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.51x = 14,139.18 × 5,995.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.51x = 84,772,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,772,451.46/10,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.72

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