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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.40, 14,340.72 and 6,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.40, 14,340.72 and 6,412 is: 8,848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.40 : 14,340.72 = 6,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.40/14,340.72 = 6,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.40x = 14,340.72 × 6,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.40x = 91,952,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,952,696.64/10,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,848.07

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