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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.44, 14,106.90 and 5,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.44, 14,106.90 and 5,976.42 is: 8,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.44 : 14,106.90 = 5,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.44/14,106.90 = 5,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.44x = 14,106.90 × 5,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.44x = 84,308,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,759.30/10,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.42

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