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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.62, 14,476.60 and 6,903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.62, 14,476.60 and 6,903.96 is: 9,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.62 : 14,476.60 = 6,903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.62/14,476.60 = 6,903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.62x = 14,476.60 × 6,903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.62x = 99,945,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945,832.82/10,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.44

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