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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.30, 14,092.94 and 5,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.30, 14,092.94 and 5,966.28 is: 8,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.30 : 14,092.94 = 5,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.30/14,092.94 = 5,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.30x = 14,092.94 × 5,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.30x = 84,082,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,082,426.06/10,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.45

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