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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.95, 14,445.51 and 5,991.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.95, 14,445.51 and 5,991.41 is: 8,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.95 : 14,445.51 = 5,991.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.95/14,445.51 = 5,991.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.95x = 14,445.51 × 5,991.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.95x = 86,548,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548,900.84/10,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.99

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