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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.32, 14,149.61 and 5,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.32, 14,149.61 and 5,947.26 is: 8,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.32 : 14,149.61 = 5,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.32/14,149.61 = 5,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.32x = 14,149.61 × 5,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.32x = 84,151,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,151,382.53/10,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.23

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