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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.68, 14,048.74 and 6,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.68, 14,048.74 and 6,406.08 is: 8,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.68 : 14,048.74 = 6,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.68/14,048.74 = 6,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.68x = 14,048.74 × 6,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.68x = 89,997,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997,383.46/10,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.88

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