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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.64, 14,092.92 and 6,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.64, 14,092.92 and 6,436.80 is: 8,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.64 : 14,092.92 = 6,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.64/14,092.92 = 6,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.64x = 14,092.92 × 6,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.64x = 90,713,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,713,307.46/10,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.72

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