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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.42, 14,464.97 and 6,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.42, 14,464.97 and 6,712.72 is: 9,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.42 : 14,464.97 = 6,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.42/14,464.97 = 6,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.42x = 14,464.97 × 6,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.42x = 97,099,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,099,293.42/10,479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.71

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