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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.24, 14,438.28 and 6,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.24, 14,438.28 and 6,269.68 is: 8,652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.24 : 14,438.28 = 6,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.24/14,438.28 = 6,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.24x = 14,438.28 × 6,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.24x = 90,523,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,523,395.35/10,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.39

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