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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.22, 14,019.82 and 5,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.22, 14,019.82 and 5,912.66 is: 8,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.22 : 14,019.82 = 5,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.22/14,019.82 = 5,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.22x = 14,019.82 × 5,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.22x = 82,894,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,894,428.92/10,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.72

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