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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.59, 14,361.69 and 6,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.59, 14,361.69 and 6,157.53 is: 8,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.59 : 14,361.69 = 6,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.59/14,361.69 = 6,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.59x = 14,361.69 × 6,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.59x = 88,432,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432,537.03/10,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.11

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