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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.52, 14,168.62 and 6,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.52, 14,168.62 and 6,486.29 is: 8,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.52 : 14,168.62 = 6,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.52/14,168.62 = 6,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.52x = 14,168.62 × 6,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.52x = 91,901,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,901,674.95/10,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.46

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