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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.63, 14,090.96 and 5,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.63, 14,090.96 and 5,961.26 is: 8,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.63 : 14,090.96 = 5,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.63/14,090.96 = 5,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.63x = 14,090.96 × 5,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.63x = 83,999,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,999,846.40/10,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.09

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