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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.37, 14,144.24 and 5,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.37, 14,144.24 and 5,999.50 is: 8,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.37 : 14,144.24 = 5,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.37/14,144.24 = 5,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.37x = 14,144.24 × 5,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.37x = 84,858,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,858,267.16/10,249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.37

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