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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.36, 14,452.41 and 6,226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.36, 14,452.41 and 6,226.93 is: 8,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.36 : 14,452.41 = 6,226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.36/14,452.41 = 6,226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.36x = 14,452.41 × 6,226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.36x = 89,994,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,994,145.40/10,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.39

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