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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.03, 14,108.73 and 5,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.03, 14,108.73 and 5,975.49 is: 8,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.03 : 14,108.73 = 5,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.03/14,108.73 = 5,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.03x = 14,108.73 × 5,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.03x = 84,306,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,306,575.03/10,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.92

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