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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.50, 14,038.38 and 5,922.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.50, 14,038.38 and 5,922.95 is: 8,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.50 : 14,038.38 = 5,922.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.50/14,038.38 = 5,922.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.50x = 14,038.38 × 5,922.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.50x = 83,148,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,148,552.63/10,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.25

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