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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.42, 14,138.67 and 5,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.42, 14,138.67 and 5,996.78 is: 8,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.42 : 14,138.67 = 5,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.42/14,138.67 = 5,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.42x = 14,138.67 × 5,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.42x = 84,786,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,786,493.48/10,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.36

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