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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.84, 14,442.06 and 6,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.84, 14,442.06 and 6,273.28 is: 8,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.84 : 14,442.06 = 6,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.84/14,442.06 = 6,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.84x = 14,442.06 × 6,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.84x = 90,599,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,599,086.16/10,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.65

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