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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.87, 14,109.35 and 5,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.87, 14,109.35 and 5,976.93 is: 8,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.87 : 14,109.35 = 5,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.87/14,109.35 = 5,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.87x = 14,109.35 × 5,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.87x = 84,330,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,330,496.86/10,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.59

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