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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.82, 14,097.02 and 5,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.82, 14,097.02 and 5,965.96 is: 8,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.82 : 14,097.02 = 5,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.82/14,097.02 = 5,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.82x = 14,097.02 × 5,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.82x = 84,102,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,102,257.44/10,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.75

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