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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.52, 14,349.18 and 5,921.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.52, 14,349.18 and 5,921.67 is: 8,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.52 : 14,349.18 = 5,921.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.52/14,349.18 = 5,921.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.52x = 14,349.18 × 5,921.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.52x = 84,971,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,971,108.73/10,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.25

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