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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.47, 14,836.97 and 5,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.47, 14,836.97 and 5,971.25 is: 8,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.47 : 14,836.97 = 5,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.47/14,836.97 = 5,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.47x = 14,836.97 × 5,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.47x = 88,595,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,595,309.13/10,751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.30

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