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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.05, 14,138.29 and 5,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.05, 14,138.29 and 5,995.19 is: 8,273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.05 : 14,138.29 = 5,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.05/14,138.29 = 5,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.05x = 14,138.29 × 5,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.05x = 84,761,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,761,664.13/10,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.43

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