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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.54, 14,024.55 and 5,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.54, 14,024.55 and 5,969.76 is: 8,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.54 : 14,024.55 = 5,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.54/14,024.55 = 5,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.54x = 14,024.55 × 5,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.54x = 83,723,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,723,197.61/10,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.22

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