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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.36, 14,423.11 and 5,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.36, 14,423.11 and 5,975.53 is: 8,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.36 : 14,423.11 = 5,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.36/14,423.11 = 5,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.36x = 14,423.11 × 5,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.36x = 86,185,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185,675.50/10,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.36

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