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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.11, 14,070.78 and 5,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.11, 14,070.78 and 5,947.06 is: 8,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.11 : 14,070.78 = 5,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.11/14,070.78 = 5,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.11x = 14,070.78 × 5,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.11x = 83,679,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679,772.91/10,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.03

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