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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.52, 14,418.96 and 6,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.52, 14,418.96 and 6,732.32 is: 9,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.52 : 14,418.96 = 6,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.52/14,418.96 = 6,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.52x = 14,418.96 × 6,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.52x = 97,073,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,073,052.79/10,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.49

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