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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.81, 14,434.08 and 5,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.81, 14,434.08 and 5,983.94 is: 8,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.81 : 14,434.08 = 5,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.81/14,434.08 = 5,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.81x = 14,434.08 × 5,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.81x = 86,372,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372,668.68/10,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.79

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