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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.76, 14,444.93 and 5,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.76, 14,444.93 and 5,991.92 is: 8,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.76 : 14,444.93 = 5,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.76/14,444.93 = 5,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.76x = 14,444.93 × 5,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.76x = 86,552,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,552,807.72/10,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.30

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