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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.49, 14,095.18 and 5,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.49, 14,095.18 and 5,964.62 is: 8,229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.49 : 14,095.18 = 5,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.49/14,095.18 = 5,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.49x = 14,095.18 × 5,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.49x = 84,072,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,072,392.53/10,215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.89

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