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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.63, 14,450.30 and 5,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.63, 14,450.30 and 5,995.79 is: 8,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.63 : 14,450.30 = 5,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.63/14,450.30 = 5,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.63x = 14,450.30 × 5,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.63x = 86,640,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,640,934.26/10,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.66

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