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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.44, 14,358.88 and 6,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.44, 14,358.88 and 6,158.64 is: 8,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.44 : 14,358.88 = 6,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.44/14,358.88 = 6,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.44x = 14,358.88 × 6,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.44x = 88,431,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431,172.72/10,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.92

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