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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.92, 14,411.99 and 5,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.92, 14,411.99 and 5,966.58 is: 8,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.92 : 14,411.99 = 5,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.92/14,411.99 = 5,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.92x = 14,411.99 × 5,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.92x = 85,990,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,990,234.15/10,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.31

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