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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.40, 14,413.62 and 5,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.40, 14,413.62 and 5,970.24 is: 8,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.40 : 14,413.62 = 5,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.40/14,413.62 = 5,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.40x = 14,413.62 × 5,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.40x = 86,052,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,052,770.67/10,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.34

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