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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.40, 14,436.96 and 5,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.40, 14,436.96 and 5,987.36 is: 8,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.40 : 14,436.96 = 5,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.40/14,436.96 = 5,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.40x = 14,436.96 × 5,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.40x = 86,439,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,439,276.83/10,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.90

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