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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.49, 14,457.30 and 6,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.49, 14,457.30 and 6,226.97 is: 8,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.49 : 14,457.30 = 6,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.49/14,457.30 = 6,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.49x = 14,457.30 × 6,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.49x = 90,025,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,025,101.09/10,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.24

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