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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.42, 14,475.60 and 6,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.42, 14,475.60 and 6,713.46 is: 9,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.42 : 14,475.60 = 6,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.42/14,475.60 = 6,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.42x = 14,475.60 × 6,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.42x = 97,181,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,181,361.58/10,488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.59

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