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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.94, 14,413.39 and 5,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.94, 14,413.39 and 5,967.59 is: 8,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.94 : 14,413.39 = 5,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.94/14,413.39 = 5,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.94x = 14,413.39 × 5,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.94x = 86,013,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,013,168.88/10,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.70

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