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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.29, 14,101.22 and 5,972.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.29, 14,101.22 and 5,972.27 is: 8,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.29 : 14,101.22 = 5,972.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.29/14,101.22 = 5,972.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.29x = 14,101.22 × 5,972.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.29x = 84,216,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,216,237.59/10,218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.72

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