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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,448.91, 14,419.23 and 5,849.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,448.91, 14,419.23 and 5,849.61 is: 8,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,448.91 : 14,419.23 = 5,849.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,448.91/14,419.23 = 5,849.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,448.91x = 14,419.23 × 5,849.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,448.91x = 84,346,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346,872.00/10,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.31

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