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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.62, 14,093.78 and 5,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.62, 14,093.78 and 5,966.37 is: 8,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.62 : 14,093.78 = 5,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.62/14,093.78 = 5,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.62x = 14,093.78 × 5,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.62x = 84,088,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,088,676.35/10,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.80

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