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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.46, 14,426.73 and 5,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.46, 14,426.73 and 5,977.53 is: 8,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.46 : 14,426.73 = 5,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.46/14,426.73 = 5,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.46x = 14,426.73 × 5,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.46x = 86,236,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236,211.38/10,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.54

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