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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.48, 13,863.59 and 6,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.48, 13,863.59 and 6,458.10 is: 8,916.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.48 : 13,863.59 = 6,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.48/13,863.59 = 6,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.48x = 13,863.59 × 6,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.48x = 89,532,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,532,450.58/10,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.26

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