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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.08, 14,110.47 and 5,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.08, 14,110.47 and 5,979.06 is: 8,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.08 : 14,110.47 = 5,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.08/14,110.47 = 5,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.08x = 14,110.47 × 5,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.08x = 84,367,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,367,346.76/10,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.02

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