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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.60, 14,442.50 and 6,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.60, 14,442.50 and 6,270.04 is: 8,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.60 : 14,442.50 = 6,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.60/14,442.50 = 6,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.60x = 14,442.50 × 6,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.60x = 90,555,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,555,052.70/10,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.12

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