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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.70, 14,425.02 and 5,916.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.70, 14,425.02 and 5,916.89 is: 8,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.70 : 14,425.02 = 5,916.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.70/14,425.02 = 5,916.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.70x = 14,425.02 × 5,916.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.70x = 85,351,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,351,256.59/10,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,164.69

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