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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.92, 14,467.72 and 5,947.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.92, 14,467.72 and 5,947.46 is: 8,207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.92 : 14,467.72 = 5,947.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.92/14,467.72 = 5,947.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.92x = 14,467.72 × 5,947.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.92x = 86,046,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,046,185.99/10,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.44

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