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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.32, 14,437.92 and 5,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.32, 14,437.92 and 5,987.52 is: 8,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.32 : 14,437.92 = 5,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.32/14,437.92 = 5,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.32x = 14,437.92 × 5,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.32x = 86,447,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447,334.76/10,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.73

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