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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152, 14,010.30 and 5,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152, 14,010.30 and 5,961.60 is: 8,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152 : 14,010.30 = 5,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152/14,010.30 = 5,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152x = 14,010.30 × 5,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152x = 83,523,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,523,804.48/10,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.33

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