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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.92, 14,107.60 and 5,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.92, 14,107.60 and 5,973.96 is: 8,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.92 : 14,107.60 = 5,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.92/14,107.60 = 5,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.92x = 14,107.60 × 5,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.92x = 84,278,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,278,238.10/10,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.24

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