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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.03, 14,411.01 and 5,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.03, 14,411.01 and 5,966.13 is: 8,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.03 : 14,411.01 = 5,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.03/14,411.01 = 5,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.03x = 14,411.01 × 5,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.03x = 85,978,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,978,035.51/10,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.85

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