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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.62, 14,337.89 and 6,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.62, 14,337.89 and 6,140.15 is: 8,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.62 : 14,337.89 = 6,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.62/14,337.89 = 6,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.62x = 14,337.89 × 6,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.62x = 88,036,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036,810.63/10,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.35

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