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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.92, 14,363.46 and 6,431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.92, 14,363.46 and 6,431.58 is: 8,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.92 : 14,363.46 = 6,431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.92/14,363.46 = 6,431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.92x = 14,363.46 × 6,431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.92x = 92,379,742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,379,742.07/10,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.50

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