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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.43, 14,083.48 and 5,956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.43, 14,083.48 and 5,956.17 is: 8,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.43 : 14,083.48 = 5,956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.43/14,083.48 = 5,956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.43x = 14,083.48 × 5,956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.43x = 83,883,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883,601.07/10,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.51

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