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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.57, 14,434.82 and 5,924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.57, 14,434.82 and 5,924.63 is: 8,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.57 : 14,434.82 = 5,924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.57/14,434.82 = 5,924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.57x = 14,434.82 × 5,924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.57x = 85,520,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,520,895.44/10,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.99

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