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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.88, 14,428.87 and 6,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.88, 14,428.87 and 6,871.52 is: 9,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.88 : 14,428.87 = 6,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.88/14,428.87 = 6,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.88x = 14,428.87 × 6,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.88x = 99,148,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148,287.68/10,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.19

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