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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.15, 14,072.06 and 5,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.15, 14,072.06 and 5,951.13 is: 8,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.15 : 14,072.06 = 5,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.15/14,072.06 = 5,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.15x = 14,072.06 × 5,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.15x = 83,744,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,575.90/10,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.55

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