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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.32, 14,028.28 and 6,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.32, 14,028.28 and 6,438.84 is: 8,880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.32 : 14,028.28 = 6,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.32/14,028.28 = 6,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.32x = 14,028.28 × 6,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.32x = 90,325,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,325,850.40/10,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.45

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