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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.03, 14,431.57 and 6,267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.03, 14,431.57 and 6,267.85 is: 8,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.03 : 14,431.57 = 6,267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.03/14,431.57 = 6,267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.03x = 14,431.57 × 6,267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.03x = 90,454,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,454,916.02/10,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.02

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