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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.06, 14,436.02 and 6,688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.06, 14,436.02 and 6,688.58 is: 9,229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.06 : 14,436.02 = 6,688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.06/14,436.02 = 6,688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.06x = 14,436.02 × 6,688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.06x = 96,556,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,556,419.19/10,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.20

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