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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.48, 14,473.20 and 6,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.48, 14,473.20 and 6,295 is: 8,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.48 : 14,473.20 = 6,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.48/14,473.20 = 6,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.48x = 14,473.20 × 6,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.48x = 91,108,794
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,108,794/10,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.22

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