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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.05, 14,028.72 and 6,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.05, 14,028.72 and 6,390.69 is: 8,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.05 : 14,028.72 = 6,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.05/14,028.72 = 6,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.05x = 14,028.72 × 6,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.05x = 89,653,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653,200.62/10,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.35

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