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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.68, 14,092.41 and 5,962.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.68, 14,092.41 and 5,962.33 is: 8,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.68 : 14,092.41 = 5,962.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.68/14,092.41 = 5,962.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.68x = 14,092.41 × 5,962.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.68x = 84,023,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,023,598.92/10,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.57

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