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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.40, 14,463.99 and 6,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.40, 14,463.99 and 6,232.46 is: 8,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.40 : 14,463.99 = 6,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.40/14,463.99 = 6,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.40x = 14,463.99 × 6,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.40x = 90,146,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,146,166.80/10,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.58

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