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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.28, 14,429.16 and 6,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.28, 14,429.16 and 6,266.10 is: 8,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.28 : 14,429.16 = 6,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.28/14,429.16 = 6,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.28x = 14,429.16 × 6,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.28x = 90,414,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,414,559.48/10,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.61

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