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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.72, 14,441.87 and 6,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.72, 14,441.87 and 6,216.26 is: 8,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.72 : 14,441.87 = 6,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.72/14,441.87 = 6,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.72x = 14,441.87 × 6,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.72x = 89,774,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,774,346.60/10,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.12

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