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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.07, 14,347.87 and 6,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.07, 14,347.87 and 6,419.16 is: 8,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.07 : 14,347.87 = 6,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.07/14,347.87 = 6,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.07x = 14,347.87 × 6,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.07x = 92,101,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,101,257.14/10,397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.39

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