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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.47, 14,467.73 and 6,710.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.47, 14,467.73 and 6,710.31 is: 9,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.47 : 14,467.73 = 6,710.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.47/14,467.73 = 6,710.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.47x = 14,467.73 × 6,710.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.47x = 97,082,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,082,957.49/10,488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.16

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