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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.78, 14,124.31 and 6,459.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.78, 14,124.31 and 6,459.00 is: 8,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.78 : 14,124.31 = 6,459.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.78/14,124.31 = 6,459.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.78x = 14,124.31 × 6,459.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.78x = 91,228,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,969.75/10,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.49

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