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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.84, 14,439.50 and 6,880.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.84, 14,439.50 and 6,880.12 is: 9,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.84 : 14,439.50 = 6,880.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.84/14,439.50 = 6,880.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.84x = 14,439.50 × 6,880.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.84x = 99,345,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,345,492.74/10,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.08

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