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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.99, 14,444.48 and 5,990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.99, 14,444.48 and 5,990.81 is: 8,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.99 : 14,444.48 = 5,990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.99/14,444.48 = 5,990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.99x = 14,444.48 × 5,990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.99x = 86,534,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,033.05/10,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.33

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