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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.86, 14,354.29 and 6,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.86, 14,354.29 and 6,153.34 is: 8,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.86 : 14,354.29 = 6,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.86/14,354.29 = 6,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.86x = 14,354.29 × 6,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.86x = 88,326,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,326,826.83/10,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.26

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