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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.07, 14,432.65 and 6,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.07, 14,432.65 and 6,211.25 is: 8,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.07 : 14,432.65 = 6,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.07/14,432.65 = 6,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.07x = 14,432.65 × 6,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.07x = 89,644,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,644,763.74/10,463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.73

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