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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.59, 14,423.80 and 6,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.59, 14,423.80 and 6,204.06 is: 8,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.59 : 14,423.80 = 6,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.59/14,423.80 = 6,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.59x = 14,423.80 × 6,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.59x = 89,486,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,486,038.45/10,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.31

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