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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.60, 14,413.36 and 5,907.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.60, 14,413.36 and 5,907.21 is: 8,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.60 : 14,413.36 = 5,907.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.60/14,413.36 = 5,907.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.60x = 14,413.36 × 5,907.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.60x = 85,142,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,142,744.33/10,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.84

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