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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.48, 14,080.80 and 5,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.48, 14,080.80 and 5,957.46 is: 8,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.48 : 14,080.80 = 5,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.48/14,080.80 = 5,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.48x = 14,080.80 × 5,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.48x = 83,885,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,885,802.77/10,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.29

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