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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.99, 14,092.85 and 5,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.99, 14,092.85 and 5,962.20 is: 8,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.99 : 14,092.85 = 5,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.99/14,092.85 = 5,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.99x = 14,092.85 × 5,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.99x = 84,024,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,024,360.46/10,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.62

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