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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.20, 14,410.62 and 5,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.20, 14,410.62 and 5,966.91 is: 8,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.20 : 14,410.62 = 5,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.20/14,410.62 = 5,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.20x = 14,410.62 × 5,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.20x = 85,986,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,986,872.58/10,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.77

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