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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.65, 14,106.03 and 5,973.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.65, 14,106.03 and 5,973.83 is: 8,243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.65 : 14,106.03 = 5,973.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.65/14,106.03 = 5,973.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.65x = 14,106.03 × 5,973.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.65x = 84,267,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,267,025.19/10,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.97

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