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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.08, 14,442.35 and 5,988.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.08, 14,442.35 and 5,988.81 is: 8,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.08 : 14,442.35 = 5,988.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.08/14,442.35 = 5,988.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.08x = 14,442.35 × 5,988.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.08x = 86,492,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492,432.86/10,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.07

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