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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.55, 14,429.89 and 6,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.55, 14,429.89 and 6,476.88 is: 8,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.55 : 14,429.89 = 6,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.55/14,429.89 = 6,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.55x = 14,429.89 × 6,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.55x = 93,460,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460,577.60/10,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.27

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