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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.73, 14,430.69 and 6,681.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.73, 14,430.69 and 6,681.83 is: 9,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.73 : 14,430.69 = 6,681.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.73/14,430.69 = 6,681.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.73x = 14,430.69 × 6,681.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.73x = 96,423,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,423,345.21/10,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.83

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