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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.92, 14,449.59 and 5,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.92, 14,449.59 and 5,995.26 is: 8,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.92 : 14,449.59 = 5,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.92/14,449.59 = 5,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.92x = 14,449.59 × 5,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.92x = 86,629,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,629,048.94/10,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.88

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