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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.88, 14,102.64 and 5,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.88, 14,102.64 and 5,969.43 is: 8,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.88 : 14,102.64 = 5,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.88/14,102.64 = 5,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.88x = 14,102.64 × 5,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.88x = 84,184,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,184,722.30/10,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.96

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