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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.33, 14,038.79 and 5,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.33, 14,038.79 and 5,924.52 is: 8,175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.33 : 14,038.79 = 5,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.33/14,038.79 = 5,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.33x = 14,038.79 × 5,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.33x = 83,173,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,062.51/10,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.60

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