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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.92, 14,407.54 and 5,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.92, 14,407.54 and 5,964.66 is: 8,230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.92 : 14,407.54 = 5,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.92/14,407.54 = 5,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.92x = 14,407.54 × 5,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.92x = 85,936,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,936,062.62/10,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.70

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