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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.08, 14,422.37 and 5,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.08, 14,422.37 and 5,974.24 is: 8,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.08 : 14,422.37 = 5,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.08/14,422.37 = 5,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.08x = 14,422.37 × 5,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.08x = 86,162,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162,699.75/10,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.17

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