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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.48, 14,435.62 and 6,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.48, 14,435.62 and 6,878.95 is: 9,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.48 : 14,435.62 = 6,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.48/14,435.62 = 6,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.48x = 14,435.62 × 6,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.48x = 99,301,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301,854.91/10,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.42

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