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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.02, 14,085.83 and 5,957.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.02, 14,085.83 and 5,957.07 is: 8,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.02 : 14,085.83 = 5,957.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.02/14,085.83 = 5,957.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.02x = 14,085.83 × 5,957.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.02x = 83,910,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,910,275.32/10,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.45

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