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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.69, 14,127.47 and 6,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.69, 14,127.47 and 6,462.33 is: 8,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.69 : 14,127.47 = 6,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.69/14,127.47 = 6,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.69x = 14,127.47 × 6,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.69x = 91,296,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296,373.21/10,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.16

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