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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.91, 14,423.62 and 5,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.91, 14,423.62 and 5,975.75 is: 8,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.91 : 14,423.62 = 5,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.91/14,423.62 = 5,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.91x = 14,423.62 × 5,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.91x = 86,191,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,191,947.22/10,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.53

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