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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.71, 14,444.40 and 5,990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.71, 14,444.40 and 5,990.11 is: 8,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.71 : 14,444.40 = 5,990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.71/14,444.40 = 5,990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.71x = 14,444.40 × 5,990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.71x = 86,523,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,523,544.88/10,466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.55

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