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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.40, 14,426.25 and 6,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.40, 14,426.25 and 6,206.66 is: 8,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.40 : 14,426.25 = 6,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.40/14,426.25 = 6,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.40x = 14,426.25 × 6,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.40x = 89,538,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,538,828.83/10,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.43

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