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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.24, 14,407.09 and 5,965.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.24, 14,407.09 and 5,965.73 is: 8,230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.24 : 14,407.09 = 5,965.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.24/14,407.09 = 5,965.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.24x = 14,407.09 × 5,965.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.24x = 85,948,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,948,752.36/10,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.87

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