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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.35, 14,725.67 and 6,423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.35, 14,725.67 and 6,423.03 is: 8,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.35 : 14,725.67 = 6,423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.35/14,725.67 = 6,423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.35x = 14,725.67 × 6,423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.35x = 94,583,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,583,388.06/10,671.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.31

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