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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.42, 14,141.43 and 5,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.42, 14,141.43 and 5,998.78 is: 8,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.42 : 14,141.43 = 5,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.42/14,141.43 = 5,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.42x = 14,141.43 × 5,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.42x = 84,831,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831,327.46/10,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.12

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