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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.69, 14,444.67 and 5,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.69, 14,444.67 and 5,929.08 is: 8,181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.69 : 14,444.67 = 5,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.69/14,444.67 = 5,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.69x = 14,444.67 × 5,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.69x = 85,643,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,643,604.00/10,467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.71

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