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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.39, 14,445.80 and 5,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.39, 14,445.80 and 5,992.54 is: 8,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.39 : 14,445.80 = 5,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.39/14,445.80 = 5,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.39x = 14,445.80 × 5,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.39x = 86,567,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567,034.33/10,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.16

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