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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.48, 14,105.28 and 6,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.48, 14,105.28 and 6,496 is: 8,958.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.48 : 14,105.28 = 6,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.48/14,105.28 = 6,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.48x = 14,105.28 × 6,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.48x = 91,627,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,898.88/10,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.11

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