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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.68, 14,093.79 and 5,963.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.68, 14,093.79 and 5,963.33 is: 8,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.68 : 14,093.79 = 5,963.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.68/14,093.79 = 5,963.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.68x = 14,093.79 × 5,963.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.68x = 84,045,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,045,920.72/10,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.95

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