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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.65, 14,432.81 and 5,859.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.65, 14,432.81 and 5,859.43 is: 8,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.65 : 14,432.81 = 5,859.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.65/14,432.81 = 5,859.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.65x = 14,432.81 × 5,859.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.65x = 84,567,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567,974.52/10,458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.93

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