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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.09, 14,444.63 and 5,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.09, 14,444.63 and 5,991.44 is: 8,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.09 : 14,444.63 = 5,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.09/14,444.63 = 5,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.09x = 14,444.63 × 5,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.09x = 86,544,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544,054.25/10,470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.83

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