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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.13, 14,423.54 and 5,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.13, 14,423.54 and 5,975.25 is: 8,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.13 : 14,423.54 = 5,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.13/14,423.54 = 5,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.13x = 14,423.54 × 5,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.13x = 86,184,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,184,227.51/10,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.40

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