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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.83, 14,097.96 and 5,965.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.83, 14,097.96 and 5,965.88 is: 8,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.83 : 14,097.96 = 5,965.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.83/14,097.96 = 5,965.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.83x = 14,097.96 × 5,965.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.83x = 84,106,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,106,667.12/10,213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.59

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