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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.92, 14,028.66 and 5,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.92, 14,028.66 and 5,975.28 is: 8,243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.92 : 14,028.66 = 5,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.92/14,028.66 = 5,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.92x = 14,028.66 × 5,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.92x = 83,825,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,825,171.52/10,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.27

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