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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.28, 14,406.66 and 5,964.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.28, 14,406.66 and 5,964.03 is: 8,230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.28 : 14,406.66 = 5,964.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.28/14,406.66 = 5,964.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.28x = 14,406.66 × 5,964.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.28x = 85,921,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,921,752.44/10,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.62

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