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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.84, 14,371.38 and 6,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.84, 14,371.38 and 6,224.52 is: 8,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.84 : 14,371.38 = 6,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.84/14,371.38 = 6,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.84x = 14,371.38 × 6,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.84x = 89,454,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,454,942.24/10,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.01

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