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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.37, 14,356.90 and 6,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.37, 14,356.90 and 6,155.59 is: 8,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.37 : 14,356.90 = 6,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.37/14,356.90 = 6,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.37x = 14,356.90 × 6,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.37x = 88,375,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,375,190.07/10,404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.05

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