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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.44, 14,467.47 and 6,235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.44, 14,467.47 and 6,235.51 is: 8,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.44 : 14,467.47 = 6,235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.44/14,467.47 = 6,235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.44x = 14,467.47 × 6,235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.44x = 90,212,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212,053.86/10,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.84

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