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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.43, 14,365.40 and 6,162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.43, 14,365.40 and 6,162.51 is: 8,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.43 : 14,365.40 = 6,162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.43/14,365.40 = 6,162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.43x = 14,365.40 × 6,162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.43x = 88,526,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,526,890.34/10,412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.04

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