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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.28, 14,105.10 and 6,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.28, 14,105.10 and 6,444.46 is: 8,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.28 : 14,105.10 = 6,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.28/14,105.10 = 6,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.28x = 14,105.10 × 6,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.28x = 90,899,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,899,752.75/10,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.58

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