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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.96, 14,078.73 and 5,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.96, 14,078.73 and 5,955.94 is: 8,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.96 : 14,078.73 = 5,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.96/14,078.73 = 5,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.96x = 14,078.73 × 5,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.96x = 83,852,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,852,071.16/10,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.21

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