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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.72, 14,026.44 and 6,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.72, 14,026.44 and 6,386.08 is: 8,816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.72 : 14,026.44 = 6,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.72/14,026.44 = 6,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.72x = 14,026.44 × 6,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.72x = 89,573,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,573,967.96/10,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.58

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