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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.48, 14,437.90 and 6,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.48, 14,437.90 and 6,155.53 is: 8,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.48 : 14,437.90 = 6,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.48/14,437.90 = 6,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.48x = 14,437.90 × 6,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.48x = 88,872,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872,926.59/10,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.44

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