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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.92, 14,062.68 and 6,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.92, 14,062.68 and 6,415.44 is: 8,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.92 : 14,062.68 = 6,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.92/14,062.68 = 6,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.92x = 14,062.68 × 6,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.92x = 90,218,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,218,279.78/10,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.68

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