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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.66, 14,454.34 and 5,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.66, 14,454.34 and 5,876.59 is: 8,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.66 : 14,454.34 = 5,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.66/14,454.34 = 5,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.66x = 14,454.34 × 5,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.66x = 84,942,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942,229.90/10,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.53

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