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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.67, 14,442.62 and 5,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.67, 14,442.62 and 5,989.32 is: 8,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.67 : 14,442.62 = 5,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.67/14,442.62 = 5,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.67x = 14,442.62 × 5,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.67x = 86,501,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,501,442.87/10,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.25

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