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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.82, 14,439.04 and 5,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.82, 14,439.04 and 5,986.58 is: 8,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.82 : 14,439.04 = 5,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.82/14,439.04 = 5,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.82x = 14,439.04 × 5,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.82x = 86,440,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,440,468.08/10,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.68

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