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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.65, 14,470.49 and 6,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.65, 14,470.49 and 6,237.70 is: 8,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.65 : 14,470.49 = 6,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.65/14,470.49 = 6,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.65x = 14,470.49 × 6,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.65x = 90,262,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,262,554.89/10,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.84

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