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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.88, 14,446.48 and 5,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.88, 14,446.48 and 5,993.04 is: 8,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.88 : 14,446.48 = 5,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.88/14,446.48 = 5,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.88x = 14,446.48 × 5,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.88x = 86,578,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,332.50/10,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.86

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