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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.87, 14,449.95 and 5,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.87, 14,449.95 and 5,996.46 is: 8,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.87 : 14,449.95 = 5,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.87/14,449.95 = 5,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.87x = 14,449.95 × 5,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.87x = 86,648,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648,547.18/10,473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.83

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