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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.34, 14,335.98 and 6,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.34, 14,335.98 and 6,611.96 is: 9,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.34 : 14,335.98 = 6,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.34/14,335.98 = 6,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.34x = 14,335.98 × 6,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.34x = 94,788,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,788,926.32/10,390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.79

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