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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.94, 14,331.56 and 6,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.94, 14,331.56 and 6,614.72 is: 9,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.94 : 14,331.56 = 6,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.94/14,331.56 = 6,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.94x = 14,331.56 × 6,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.94x = 94,799,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,799,256.56/10,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.26

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