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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.93, 14,418.90 and 5,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.93, 14,418.90 and 5,971.60 is: 8,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.93 : 14,418.90 = 5,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.93/14,418.90 = 5,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.93x = 14,418.90 × 5,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.93x = 86,103,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,103,903.24/10,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.24

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