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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.54, 14,135.96 and 5,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.54, 14,135.96 and 5,995.96 is: 8,273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.54 : 14,135.96 = 5,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.54/14,135.96 = 5,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.54x = 14,135.96 × 5,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.54x = 84,758,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,758,650.72/10,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.54

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