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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.93, 14,448.20 and 5,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.93, 14,448.20 and 5,993.52 is: 8,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.93 : 14,448.20 = 5,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.93/14,448.20 = 5,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.93x = 14,448.20 × 5,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.93x = 86,595,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,595,545.70/10,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.89

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