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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.03, 14,452.83 and 6,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.03, 14,452.83 and 6,281.28 is: 8,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.03 : 14,452.83 = 6,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.03/14,452.83 = 6,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.03x = 14,452.83 × 6,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.03x = 90,782,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,782,272.02/10,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.20

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