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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.49, 14,452.02 and 6,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.49, 14,452.02 and 6,225.66 is: 8,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.49 : 14,452.02 = 6,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.49/14,452.02 = 6,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.49x = 14,452.02 × 6,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.49x = 89,973,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,973,362.83/10,472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.40

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