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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.24, 14,415.48 and 5,969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.24, 14,415.48 and 5,969.65 is: 8,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.24 : 14,415.48 = 5,969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.24/14,415.48 = 5,969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.24x = 14,415.48 × 5,969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.24x = 86,055,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,055,370.18/10,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.72

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