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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.24, 14,082.80 and 5,956.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.24, 14,082.80 and 5,956.38 is: 8,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.24 : 14,082.80 = 5,956.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.24/14,082.80 = 5,956.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.24x = 14,082.80 × 5,956.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.24x = 83,882,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,882,478.48/10,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.55

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