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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.63, 14,415.74 and 5,969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.63, 14,415.74 and 5,969.29 is: 8,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.63 : 14,415.74 = 5,969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.63/14,415.74 = 5,969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.63x = 14,415.74 × 5,969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.63x = 86,051,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,051,666.74/10,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.05

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