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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.89, 14,384.52 and 6,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.89, 14,384.52 and 6,445.44 is: 8,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.89 : 14,384.52 = 6,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.89/14,384.52 = 6,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.89x = 14,384.52 × 6,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.89x = 92,714,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,714,560.59/10,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.43

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