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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.94, 14,368.11 and 6,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.94, 14,368.11 and 6,163.76 is: 8,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.94 : 14,368.11 = 6,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.94/14,368.11 = 6,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.94x = 14,368.11 × 6,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.94x = 88,561,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,561,581.69/10,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.77

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