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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.49, 14,093.81 and 5,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.49, 14,093.81 and 5,963.62 is: 8,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.49 : 14,093.81 = 5,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.49/14,093.81 = 5,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.49x = 14,093.81 × 5,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.49x = 84,050,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,050,097.37/10,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.51

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