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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.43, 14,481.88 and 6,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.43, 14,481.88 and 6,303.25 is: 8,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.43 : 14,481.88 = 6,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.43/14,481.88 = 6,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.43x = 14,481.88 × 6,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.43x = 91,282,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282,910.11/10,497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.74

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