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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.54, 14,105.26 and 5,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.54, 14,105.26 and 5,973 is: 8,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.54 : 14,105.26 = 5,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.54/14,105.26 = 5,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.54x = 14,105.26 × 5,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.54x = 84,250,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,250,717.98/10,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,242.47

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