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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.28, 14,023.68 and 6,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.28, 14,023.68 and 6,623.36 is: 9,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.28 : 14,023.68 = 6,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.28/14,023.68 = 6,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.28x = 14,023.68 × 6,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.28x = 92,883,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,883,881.16/10,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.76

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