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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.22, 14,363.87 and 6,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.22, 14,363.87 and 6,161.72 is: 8,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.22 : 14,363.87 = 6,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.22/14,363.87 = 6,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.22x = 14,363.87 × 6,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.22x = 88,506,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,506,042.43/10,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.48

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