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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.73, 14,444.15 and 5,990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.73, 14,444.15 and 5,990.67 is: 8,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.73 : 14,444.15 = 5,990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.73/14,444.15 = 5,990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.73x = 14,444.15 × 5,990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.73x = 86,530,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,530,106.13/10,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.16

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