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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.83, 14,448.10 and 5,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.83, 14,448.10 and 5,993.29 is: 8,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.83 : 14,448.10 = 5,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.83/14,448.10 = 5,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.83x = 14,448.10 × 5,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.83x = 86,591,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,591,653.25/10,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.59

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