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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.68, 14,095.17 and 5,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.68, 14,095.17 and 5,964.33 is: 8,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.68 : 14,095.17 = 5,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.68/14,095.17 = 5,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.68x = 14,095.17 × 5,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.68x = 84,068,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,068,245.29/10,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.33

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