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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.84, 14,092.68 and 5,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.84, 14,092.68 and 5,962.77 is: 8,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.84 : 14,092.68 = 5,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.84/14,092.68 = 5,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.84x = 14,092.68 × 5,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.84x = 84,031,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,031,409.52/10,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.02

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