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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.98, 14,413.46 and 5,967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.98, 14,413.46 and 5,967.64 is: 8,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.98 : 14,413.46 = 5,967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.98/14,413.46 = 5,967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.98x = 14,413.46 × 5,967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.98x = 86,014,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014,296.94/10,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.78

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