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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.11, 14,430.92 and 6,686.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.11, 14,430.92 and 6,686.43 is: 9,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.11 : 14,430.92 = 6,686.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.11/14,430.92 = 6,686.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.11x = 14,430.92 × 6,686.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.11x = 96,491,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,491,336.42/10,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.93

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