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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.76, 14,462.16 and 6,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.76, 14,462.16 and 6,758.24 is: 9,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.76 : 14,462.16 = 6,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.76/14,462.16 = 6,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.76x = 14,462.16 × 6,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.76x = 97,738,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738,748.20/10,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.21

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