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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.48, 14,501.70 and 6,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.48, 14,501.70 and 6,262.32 is: 8,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.48 : 14,501.70 = 6,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.48/14,501.70 = 6,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.48x = 14,501.70 × 6,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.48x = 90,814,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,814,285.94/10,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.71

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