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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.66, 14,423.06 and 5,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.66, 14,423.06 and 5,975.66 is: 8,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.66 : 14,423.06 = 5,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.66/14,423.06 = 5,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.66x = 14,423.06 × 5,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.66x = 86,187,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,187,302.72/10,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.28

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