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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.16, 14,441.66 and 5,989.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.16, 14,441.66 and 5,989.50 is: 8,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.16 : 14,441.66 = 5,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.16/14,441.66 = 5,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.16x = 14,441.66 × 5,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.16x = 86,498,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498,322.57/10,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.94

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