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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.38, 14,438.10 and 5,986.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.38, 14,438.10 and 5,986.17 is: 8,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.38 : 14,438.10 = 5,986.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.38/14,438.10 = 5,986.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.38x = 14,438.10 × 5,986.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.38x = 86,428,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428,921.08/10,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.92

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