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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.29, 14,091.56 and 5,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.29, 14,091.56 and 5,965.27 is: 8,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.29 : 14,091.56 = 5,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.29/14,091.56 = 5,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.29x = 14,091.56 × 5,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.29x = 84,059,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059,960.12/10,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.06

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