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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.66, 14,424.44 and 5,976.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.66, 14,424.44 and 5,976.66 is: 8,247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.66 : 14,424.44 = 5,976.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.66/14,424.44 = 5,976.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.66x = 14,424.44 × 5,976.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.66x = 86,209,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,209,973.57/10,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.66

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