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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.52, 14,451.27 and 6,495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.52, 14,451.27 and 6,495.18 is: 8,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.52 : 14,451.27 = 6,495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.52/14,451.27 = 6,495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.52x = 14,451.27 × 6,495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.52x = 93,863,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,863,599.88/10,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,960.28

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