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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.12, 14,178.64 and 5,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.12, 14,178.64 and 5,965.54 is: 8,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.12 : 14,178.64 = 5,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.12/14,178.64 = 5,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.12x = 14,178.64 × 5,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.12x = 84,583,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,583,193.71/10,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.45

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