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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.82, 14,139.36 and 5,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.82, 14,139.36 and 5,995.90 is: 8,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.82 : 14,139.36 = 5,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.82/14,139.36 = 5,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.82x = 14,139.36 × 5,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.82x = 84,778,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778,188.62/10,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.42

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