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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.73, 14,439.84 and 5,986.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.73, 14,439.84 and 5,986.87 is: 8,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.73 : 14,439.84 = 5,986.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.73/14,439.84 = 5,986.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.73x = 14,439.84 × 5,986.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.73x = 86,449,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449,444.90/10,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.40

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