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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.44, 14,481.20 and 5,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.44, 14,481.20 and 5,957.88 is: 8,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.44 : 14,481.20 = 5,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.44/14,481.20 = 5,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.44x = 14,481.20 × 5,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.44x = 86,277,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,277,251.86/10,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.45

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