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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.72, 14,476.02 and 6,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.72, 14,476.02 and 6,512.24 is: 8,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.72 : 14,476.02 = 6,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.72/14,476.02 = 6,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.72x = 14,476.02 × 6,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.72x = 94,271,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271,316.48/10,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.88

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