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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.36, 14,201.52 and 5,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.36, 14,201.52 and 5,985.76 is: 8,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.36 : 14,201.52 = 5,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.36/14,201.52 = 5,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.36x = 14,201.52 × 5,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.36x = 85,006,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,006,890.36/10,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.02

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