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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.08, 14,443.82 and 6,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.08, 14,443.82 and 6,923.12 is: 9,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.08 : 14,443.82 = 6,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.08/14,443.82 = 6,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.08x = 14,443.82 × 6,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.08x = 99,996,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,996,299.12/10,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.32

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