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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.33, 14,437.95 and 6,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.33, 14,437.95 and 6,270.58 is: 8,653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.33 : 14,437.95 = 6,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.33/14,437.95 = 6,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.33x = 14,437.95 × 6,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.33x = 90,534,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,534,320.51/10,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.36

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