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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.73, 14,433.74 and 6,210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.73, 14,433.74 and 6,210.57 is: 8,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.73 : 14,433.74 = 6,210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.73/14,433.74 = 6,210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.73x = 14,433.74 × 6,210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.73x = 89,641,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641,833.93/10,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.18

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