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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.70, 14,098.79 and 6,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.70, 14,098.79 and 6,437.36 is: 8,879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.70 : 14,098.79 = 6,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.70/14,098.79 = 6,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.70x = 14,098.79 × 6,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.70x = 90,758,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,758,986.79/10,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.92

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