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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.96, 14,027.28 and 5,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.96, 14,027.28 and 5,975.08 is: 8,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.96 : 14,027.28 = 5,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.96/14,027.28 = 5,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.96x = 14,027.28 × 5,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.96x = 83,814,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814,120.18/10,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.58

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