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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.05, 14,094.07 and 5,962.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.05, 14,094.07 and 5,962.03 is: 8,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.05 : 14,094.07 = 5,962.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.05/14,094.07 = 5,962.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.05x = 14,094.07 × 5,962.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.05x = 84,029,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,029,257.66/10,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.83

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