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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.77, 14,445.48 and 5,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.77, 14,445.48 and 5,991.50 is: 8,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.77 : 14,445.48 = 5,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.77/14,445.48 = 5,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.77x = 14,445.48 × 5,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.77x = 86,550,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,550,093.42/10,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.25

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