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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.64, 14,423.25 and 5,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.64, 14,423.25 and 5,975.48 is: 8,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.64 : 14,423.25 = 5,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.64/14,423.25 = 5,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.64x = 14,423.25 × 5,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.64x = 86,185,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185,769.79/10,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.15

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