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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.39, 14,437.74 and 5,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.39, 14,437.74 and 5,985.80 is: 8,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.39 : 14,437.74 = 5,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.39/14,437.74 = 5,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.39x = 14,437.74 × 5,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.39x = 86,421,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,351.90/10,461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.98

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