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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.62, 14,452.83 and 6,224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.62, 14,452.83 and 6,224.49 is: 8,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.62 : 14,452.83 = 6,224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.62/14,452.83 = 6,224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.62x = 14,452.83 × 6,224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.62x = 89,961,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,961,495.81/10,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.35

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