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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.06, 14,450.25 and 6,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.06, 14,450.25 and 6,275.50 is: 8,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.06 : 14,450.25 = 6,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.06/14,450.25 = 6,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.06x = 14,450.25 × 6,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.06x = 90,682,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682,543.88/10,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.78

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