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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.25, 14,149.53 and 5,947.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.25, 14,149.53 and 5,947.19 is: 8,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.25 : 14,149.53 = 5,947.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.25/14,149.53 = 5,947.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.25x = 14,149.53 × 5,947.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.25x = 84,149,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149,943.32/10,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.15

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