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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,457.58, 14,437.07 and 8,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,457.58, 14,437.07 and 8,062.32 is: 11,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,457.58 : 14,437.07 = 8,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,457.58/14,437.07 = 8,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,457.58x = 14,437.07 × 8,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,457.58x = 116,396,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,396,237.89/10,457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.32

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