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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.54, 14,134.58 and 5,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.54, 14,134.58 and 5,994.96 is: 8,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.54 : 14,134.58 = 5,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.54/14,134.58 = 5,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.54x = 14,134.58 × 5,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.54x = 84,736,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,736,241.72/10,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.16

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