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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.03, 14,435.71 and 6,270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.03, 14,435.71 and 6,270.85 is: 8,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.03 : 14,435.71 = 6,270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.03/14,435.71 = 6,270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.03x = 14,435.71 × 6,270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.03x = 90,524,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,524,172.05/10,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.16

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