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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.31, 14,019.71 and 5,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.31, 14,019.71 and 5,967.75 is: 8,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.31 : 14,019.71 = 5,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.31/14,019.71 = 5,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.31x = 14,019.71 × 5,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.31x = 83,666,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,666,094.51/10,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.60

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