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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.52, 14,439.96 and 6,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.52, 14,439.96 and 6,273.12 is: 8,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.52 : 14,439.96 = 6,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.52/14,439.96 = 6,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.52x = 14,439.96 × 6,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.52x = 90,583,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,583,601.88/10,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.09

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