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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.84, 14,470.16 and 6,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.84, 14,470.16 and 6,713.36 is: 9,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.84 : 14,470.16 = 6,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.84/14,470.16 = 6,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.84x = 14,470.16 × 6,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.84x = 97,143,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,143,393.34/10,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.36

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