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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,474.26, 14,451.22 and 5,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,474.26, 14,451.22 and 5,997.18 is: 8,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,474.26 : 14,451.22 = 5,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,474.26/14,451.22 = 5,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,474.26x = 14,451.22 × 5,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,474.26x = 86,666,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666,567.56/10,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.24

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