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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.61, 14,412.94 and 5,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.61, 14,412.94 and 5,967.26 is: 8,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.61 : 14,412.94 = 5,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.61/14,412.94 = 5,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.61x = 14,412.94 × 5,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.61x = 86,005,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,005,803.84/10,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.26

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