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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.95, 14,073.20 and 5,951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.95, 14,073.20 and 5,951.93 is: 8,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.95 : 14,073.20 = 5,951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.95/14,073.20 = 5,951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.95x = 14,073.20 × 5,951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.95x = 83,762,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,762,601.15/10,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.67

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