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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.76, 14,463.54 and 6,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.76, 14,463.54 and 6,232.92 is: 8,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.76 : 14,463.54 = 6,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.76/14,463.54 = 6,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.76x = 14,463.54 × 6,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.76x = 90,150,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,150,087.74/10,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.66

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