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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.21, 14,447.25 and 5,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.21, 14,447.25 and 5,993.55 is: 8,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.21 : 14,447.25 = 5,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.21/14,447.25 = 5,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.21x = 14,447.25 × 5,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.21x = 86,590,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590,315.24/10,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.53

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