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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.22, 14,420.88 and 5,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.22, 14,420.88 and 5,975.74 is: 8,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.22 : 14,420.88 = 5,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.22/14,420.88 = 5,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.22x = 14,420.88 × 5,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.22x = 86,175,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,175,429.45/10,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.70

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