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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.00, 14,445.72 and 5,991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.00, 14,445.72 and 5,991.15 is: 8,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.00 : 14,445.72 = 5,991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.00/14,445.72 = 5,991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.00x = 14,445.72 × 5,991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.00x = 86,546,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546,475.38/10,466.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.30

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