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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.09, 14,421.13 and 5,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.09, 14,421.13 and 5,973.94 is: 8,244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.09 : 14,421.13 = 5,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.09/14,421.13 = 5,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.09x = 14,421.13 × 5,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.09x = 86,150,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,150,935.48/10,450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.04

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