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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.92, 14,477.38 and 5,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.92, 14,477.38 and 5,954.46 is: 8,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.92 : 14,477.38 = 5,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.92/14,477.38 = 5,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.92x = 14,477.38 × 5,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.92x = 86,204,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204,980.11/10,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.10

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