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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.43, 14,332.66 and 6,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.43, 14,332.66 and 6,139.62 is: 8,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.43 : 14,332.66 = 6,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.43/14,332.66 = 6,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.43x = 14,332.66 × 6,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.43x = 87,997,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,997,085.99/10,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.68

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