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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.04, 14,421.48 and 5,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.04, 14,421.48 and 5,974.65 is: 8,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.04 : 14,421.48 = 5,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.04/14,421.48 = 5,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.04x = 14,421.48 × 5,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.04x = 86,163,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,163,295.48/10,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.47

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