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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.22, 14,365.25 and 6,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.22, 14,365.25 and 6,162.72 is: 8,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.22 : 14,365.25 = 6,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.22/14,365.25 = 6,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.22x = 14,365.25 × 6,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.22x = 88,529,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,529,013.48/10,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.87

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