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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.26, 14,465.25 and 6,709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.26, 14,465.25 and 6,709.79 is: 9,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.26 : 14,465.25 = 6,709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.26/14,465.25 = 6,709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.26x = 14,465.25 × 6,709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.26x = 97,058,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,058,717.47/10,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.45

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