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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.48, 14,475.96 and 6,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.48, 14,475.96 and 6,297 is: 8,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.48 : 14,475.96 = 6,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.48/14,475.96 = 6,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.48x = 14,475.96 × 6,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.48x = 91,155,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,155,120.12/10,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.98

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