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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.67, 14,101.30 and 5,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.67, 14,101.30 and 5,970.12 is: 8,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.67 : 14,101.30 = 5,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.67/14,101.30 = 5,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.67x = 14,101.30 × 5,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.67x = 84,186,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,186,468.08/10,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.50

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