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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.88, 14,138.26 and 5,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.88, 14,138.26 and 5,996.36 is: 8,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.88 : 14,138.26 = 5,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.88/14,138.26 = 5,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.88x = 14,138.26 × 5,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.88x = 84,778,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778,117.09/10,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.17

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