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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.18, 14,085.27 and 5,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.18, 14,085.27 and 5,958.54 is: 8,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.18 : 14,085.27 = 5,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.18/14,085.27 = 5,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.18x = 14,085.27 × 5,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.18x = 83,927,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,927,644.71/10,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.22

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