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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.87, 14,107.97 and 5,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.87, 14,107.97 and 5,975.93 is: 8,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.87 : 14,107.97 = 5,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.87/14,107.97 = 5,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.87x = 14,107.97 × 5,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.87x = 84,308,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,140.74/10,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.21

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