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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.74, 14,438.62 and 5,986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.74, 14,438.62 and 5,986.54 is: 8,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.74 : 14,438.62 = 5,986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.74/14,438.62 = 5,986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.74x = 14,438.62 × 5,986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.74x = 86,437,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,437,401.71/10,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.45

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