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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.46, 13,879.89 and 6,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.46, 13,879.89 and 6,482.06 is: 8,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.46 : 13,879.89 = 6,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.46/13,879.89 = 6,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.46x = 13,879.89 × 6,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.46x = 89,970,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,970,262.42/10,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.18

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