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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.29, 14,339.44 and 6,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.29, 14,339.44 and 6,144.04 is: 8,477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.29 : 14,339.44 = 6,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.29/14,339.44 = 6,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.29x = 14,339.44 × 6,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.29x = 88,102,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,102,092.94/10,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.64

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