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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.73, 14,452.13 and 6,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.73, 14,452.13 and 6,223.21 is: 8,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.73 : 14,452.13 = 6,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.73/14,452.13 = 6,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.73x = 14,452.13 × 6,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.73x = 89,938,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,938,683.16/10,473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.07

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