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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.39, 14,433.88 and 6,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.39, 14,433.88 and 6,212.54 is: 8,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.39 : 14,433.88 = 6,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.39/14,433.88 = 6,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.39x = 14,433.88 × 6,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.39x = 89,671,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,671,056.86/10,459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.26

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