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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.53, 14,432.27 and 6,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.53, 14,432.27 and 6,268.35 is: 8,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.53 : 14,432.27 = 6,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.53/14,432.27 = 6,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.53x = 14,432.27 × 6,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.53x = 90,466,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,466,488.31/10,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.71

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