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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.16, 14,409.72 and 5,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.16, 14,409.72 and 5,966.64 is: 8,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.16 : 14,409.72 = 5,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.16/14,409.72 = 5,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.16x = 14,409.72 × 5,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.16x = 85,977,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977,611.74/10,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.70

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