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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.18, 14,103.81 and 5,970.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.18, 14,103.81 and 5,970.92 is: 8,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.18 : 14,103.81 = 5,970.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.18/14,103.81 = 5,970.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.18x = 14,103.81 × 5,970.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.18x = 84,212,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,212,650.69/10,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.84

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