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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.46, 14,364.21 and 6,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.46, 14,364.21 and 6,161.96 is: 8,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.46 : 14,364.21 = 6,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.46/14,364.21 = 6,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.46x = 14,364.21 × 6,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.46x = 88,511,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,511,723.36/10,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.82

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