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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,492.88, 14,475.83 and 6,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,492.88, 14,475.83 and 6,243.09 is: 8,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,492.88 : 14,475.83 = 6,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,492.88/14,475.83 = 6,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,492.88x = 14,475.83 × 6,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,492.88x = 90,373,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,373,907.03/10,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.88

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