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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,448.58, 14,419.32 and 5,910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,448.58, 14,419.32 and 5,910.90 is: 8,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,448.58 : 14,419.32 = 5,910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,448.58/14,419.32 = 5,910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,448.58x = 14,419.32 × 5,910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,448.58x = 85,231,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,231,158.59/10,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.20

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