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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.40, 14,083.56 and 5,956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.40, 14,083.56 and 5,956.68 is: 8,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.40 : 14,083.56 = 5,956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.40/14,083.56 = 5,956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.40x = 14,083.56 × 5,956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.40x = 83,891,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891,260.18/10,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.28

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