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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,172.97, 14,036.37 and 5,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,172.97, 14,036.37 and 5,923.08 is: 8,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,172.97 : 14,036.37 = 5,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,172.97/14,036.37 = 5,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,172.97x = 14,036.37 × 5,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,172.97x = 83,138,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138,542.42/10,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.49

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