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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.98, 14,439.38 and 5,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.98, 14,439.38 and 5,990.12 is: 8,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.98 : 14,439.38 = 5,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.98/14,439.38 = 5,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.98x = 14,439.38 × 5,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.98x = 86,493,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,493,618.93/10,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.05

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