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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.08, 14,425.44 and 6,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.08, 14,425.44 and 6,737.60 is: 9,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.08 : 14,425.44 = 6,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.08/14,425.44 = 6,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.08x = 14,425.44 × 6,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.08x = 97,192,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,192,844.54/10,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.91

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