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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.02, 14,459.72 and 6,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.02, 14,459.72 and 6,291.27 is: 8,677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.02 : 14,459.72 = 6,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.02/14,459.72 = 6,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.02x = 14,459.72 × 6,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.02x = 90,969,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,969,971.19/10,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.84

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