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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.95, 14,448.27 and 5,993.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.95, 14,448.27 and 5,993.41 is: 8,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.95 : 14,448.27 = 5,993.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.95/14,448.27 = 5,993.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.95x = 14,448.27 × 5,993.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.95x = 86,594,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,594,405.90/10,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.76

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