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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.89, 14,369.03 and 6,433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.89, 14,369.03 and 6,433.45 is: 8,882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.89 : 14,369.03 = 6,433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.89/14,369.03 = 6,433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.89x = 14,369.03 × 6,433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.89x = 92,442,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442,436.05/10,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.81

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