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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.92, 14,450.97 and 5,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.92, 14,450.97 and 5,996.26 is: 8,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.92 : 14,450.97 = 5,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.92/14,450.97 = 5,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.92x = 14,450.97 × 5,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.92x = 86,651,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,651,773.37/10,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.26

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