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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.62, 14,987.46 and 6,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.62, 14,987.46 and 6,492.44 is: 9,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.62 : 14,987.46 = 6,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.62/14,987.46 = 6,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.62x = 14,987.46 × 6,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.62x = 97,305,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,305,184.80/10,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.97

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