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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.48, 14,084.90 and 5,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.48, 14,084.90 and 5,960.46 is: 8,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.48 : 14,084.90 = 5,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.48/14,084.90 = 5,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.48x = 14,084.90 × 5,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.48x = 83,952,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,952,483.05/10,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.41

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