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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.22, 14,427.68 and 6,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.22, 14,427.68 and 6,263.90 is: 8,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.22 : 14,427.68 = 6,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.22/14,427.68 = 6,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.22x = 14,427.68 × 6,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.22x = 90,373,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,373,544.75/10,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.52

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