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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.76, 14,473.92 and 6,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.76, 14,473.92 and 6,297.28 is: 8,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.76 : 14,473.92 = 6,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.76/14,473.92 = 6,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.76x = 14,473.92 × 6,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.76x = 91,146,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,146,326.94/10,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.90

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