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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.44, 14,164.97 and 6,489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.44, 14,164.97 and 6,489.26 is: 8,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.44 : 14,164.97 = 6,489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.44/14,164.97 = 6,489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.44x = 14,164.97 × 6,489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.44x = 91,920,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,920,173.22/10,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.21

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