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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.94, 14,012.04 and 5,961.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.94, 14,012.04 and 5,961.54 is: 8,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.94 : 14,012.04 = 5,961.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.94/14,012.04 = 5,961.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.94x = 14,012.04 × 5,961.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.94x = 83,533,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,533,336.94/10,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.31

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