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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.63, 14,412.97 and 5,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.63, 14,412.97 and 5,967.28 is: 8,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.63 : 14,412.97 = 5,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.63/14,412.97 = 5,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.63x = 14,412.97 × 5,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.63x = 86,006,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,006,227.62/10,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.28

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