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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.21, 14,338.42 and 6,411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.21, 14,338.42 and 6,411.31 is: 8,847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.21 : 14,338.42 = 6,411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.21/14,338.42 = 6,411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.21x = 14,338.42 × 6,411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.21x = 91,928,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,928,055.53/10,390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.56

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