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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.95, 14,457.76 and 6,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.95, 14,457.76 and 6,227.96 is: 8,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.95 : 14,457.76 = 6,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.95/14,457.76 = 6,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.95x = 14,457.76 × 6,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.95x = 90,042,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,042,263.11/10,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.32

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