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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.68, 14,108 and 5,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.68, 14,108 and 5,974.08 is: 8,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.68 : 14,108 = 5,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.68/14,108 = 5,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.68x = 14,108 × 5,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.68x = 84,282,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,282,320.64/10,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.83

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