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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.38, 14,444.34 and 5,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.38, 14,444.34 and 5,993.52 is: 8,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.38 : 14,444.34 = 5,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.38/14,444.34 = 5,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.38x = 14,444.34 × 5,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.38x = 86,572,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,572,440.68/10,468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.90

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