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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.83, 14,099.34 and 5,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.83, 14,099.34 and 5,966.88 is: 8,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.83 : 14,099.34 = 5,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.83/14,099.34 = 5,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.83x = 14,099.34 × 5,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.83x = 84,129,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,129,069.86/10,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.97

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