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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.53, 14,361.46 and 5,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.53, 14,361.46 and 5,870.73 is: 8,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.53 : 14,361.46 = 5,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.53/14,361.46 = 5,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.53x = 14,361.46 × 5,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.53x = 84,312,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312,254.07/10,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.86

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