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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.07, 14,101.86 and 5,970.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.07, 14,101.86 and 5,970.53 is: 8,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.07 : 14,101.86 = 5,970.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.07/14,101.86 = 5,970.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.07x = 14,101.86 × 5,970.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.07x = 84,195,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195,530.07/10,219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.06

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