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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.03, 14,364.98 and 6,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.03, 14,364.98 and 6,162.53 is: 8,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.03 : 14,364.98 = 6,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.03/14,364.98 = 6,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.03x = 14,364.98 × 6,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.03x = 88,524,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,524,563.78/10,409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.59

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