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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.63, 14,092.33 and 5,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.63, 14,092.33 and 5,962.26 is: 8,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.63 : 14,092.33 = 5,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.63/14,092.33 = 5,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.63x = 14,092.33 × 5,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.63x = 84,022,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022,135.47/10,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.47

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