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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.23, 14,439.22 and 6,217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.23, 14,439.22 and 6,217.21 is: 8,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.23 : 14,439.22 = 6,217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.23/14,439.22 = 6,217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.23x = 14,439.22 × 6,217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.23x = 89,771,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771,662.98/10,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.73

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