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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.43, 14,059.67 and 6,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.43, 14,059.67 and 6,417.36 is: 8,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.43 : 14,059.67 = 6,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.43/14,059.67 = 6,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.43x = 14,059.67 × 6,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.43x = 90,225,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225,931.78/10,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.99

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