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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.91, 14,076.35 and 5,950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.91, 14,076.35 and 5,950.29 is: 8,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.91 : 14,076.35 = 5,950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.91/14,076.35 = 5,950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.91x = 14,076.35 × 5,950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.91x = 83,758,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,758,334.89/10,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.67

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