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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.46, 14,380.26 and 6,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.46, 14,380.26 and 6,437.58 is: 8,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.46 : 14,380.26 = 6,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.46/14,380.26 = 6,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.46x = 14,380.26 × 6,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.46x = 92,574,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,574,074.17/10,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.32

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