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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.08, 14,202.84 and 5,987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.08, 14,202.84 and 5,987.13 is: 8,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.08 : 14,202.84 = 5,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.08/14,202.84 = 5,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.08x = 14,202.84 × 5,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.08x = 85,034,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034,191.49/10,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.29

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