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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.41, 14,466.36 and 6,713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.41, 14,466.36 and 6,713.73 is: 9,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.41 : 14,466.36 = 6,713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.41/14,466.36 = 6,713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.41x = 14,466.36 × 6,713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.41x = 97,123,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,123,235.12/10,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.12

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