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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.41, 14,450.84 and 6,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.41, 14,450.84 and 6,493.99 is: 8,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.41 : 14,450.84 = 6,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.41/14,450.84 = 6,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.41x = 14,450.84 × 6,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.41x = 93,843,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843,610.45/10,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,968.74

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