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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.96, 14,440.20 and 5,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.96, 14,440.20 and 5,989.52 is: 8,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.96 : 14,440.20 = 5,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.96/14,440.20 = 5,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.96x = 14,440.20 × 5,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.96x = 86,489,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489,866.70/10,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.50

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