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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.28, 14,433.89 and 5,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.28, 14,433.89 and 5,982.76 is: 8,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.28 : 14,433.89 = 5,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.28/14,433.89 = 5,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.28x = 14,433.89 × 5,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.28x = 86,354,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354,397.65/10,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.25

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