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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.24, 14,019 and 5,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.24, 14,019 and 5,966.96 is: 8,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.24 : 14,019 = 5,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.24/14,019 = 5,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.24x = 14,019 × 5,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.24x = 83,650,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650,812.24/10,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.15

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