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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.53, 14,108.04 and 5,974.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.53, 14,108.04 and 5,974.99 is: 8,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.53 : 14,108.04 = 5,974.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.53/14,108.04 = 5,974.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.53x = 14,108.04 × 5,974.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.53x = 84,295,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,295,397.92/10,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.23

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