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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.08, 14,443.73 and 5,989.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.08, 14,443.73 and 5,989.81 is: 8,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.08 : 14,443.73 = 5,989.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.08/14,443.73 = 5,989.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.08x = 14,443.73 × 5,989.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.08x = 86,515,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,515,126.17/10,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.45

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