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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.70, 14,423.67 and 5,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.70, 14,423.67 and 5,975.24 is: 8,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.70 : 14,423.67 = 5,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.70/14,423.67 = 5,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.70x = 14,423.67 × 5,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.70x = 86,184,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,184,817.81/10,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.01

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