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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.04, 14,138.83 and 5,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.04, 14,138.83 and 5,997.46 is: 8,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.04 : 14,138.83 = 5,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.04/14,138.83 = 5,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.04x = 14,138.83 × 5,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.04x = 84,797,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,797,158.77/10,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.67

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