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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.95, 14,153.85 and 5,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.95, 14,153.85 and 5,949.93 is: 8,211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.95 : 14,153.85 = 5,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.95/14,153.85 = 5,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.95x = 14,153.85 × 5,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.95x = 84,214,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,214,416.73/10,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.27

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