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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.92, 14,424.14 and 5,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.92, 14,424.14 and 5,975.80 is: 8,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.92 : 14,424.14 = 5,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.92/14,424.14 = 5,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.92x = 14,424.14 × 5,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.92x = 86,195,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,195,775.81/10,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.10

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