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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.66, 14,442.24 and 5,989.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.66, 14,442.24 and 5,989.05 is: 8,265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.66 : 14,442.24 = 5,989.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.66/14,442.24 = 5,989.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.66x = 14,442.24 × 5,989.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.66x = 86,495,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,297.47/10,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.47

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