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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.45, 14,030.72 and 6,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.45, 14,030.72 and 6,390.82 is: 8,823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.45 : 14,030.72 = 6,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.45/14,030.72 = 6,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.45x = 14,030.72 × 6,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.45x = 89,667,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,667,805.99/10,162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.44

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