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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.95, 14,052.39 and 6,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.95, 14,052.39 and 6,402.44 is: 8,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.95 : 14,052.39 = 6,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.95/14,052.39 = 6,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.95x = 14,052.39 × 6,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.95x = 89,969,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,969,594.95/10,185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.71

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