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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.28, 14,141.46 and 6,889.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.28, 14,141.46 and 6,889.04 is: 9,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.28 : 14,141.46 = 6,889.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.28/14,141.46 = 6,889.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.28x = 14,141.46 × 6,889.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.28x = 97,421,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,421,012.89/10,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,509.80

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