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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.07, 14,101.59 and 5,970.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.07, 14,101.59 and 5,970.51 is: 8,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.07 : 14,101.59 = 5,970.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.07/14,101.59 = 5,970.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.07x = 14,101.59 × 5,970.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.07x = 84,193,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,193,706.50/10,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.68

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