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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.99, 14,408.12 and 5,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.99, 14,408.12 and 5,966.48 is: 8,231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.99 : 14,408.12 = 5,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.99/14,408.12 = 5,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.99x = 14,408.12 × 5,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.99x = 85,965,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965,702.69/10,442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.90

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