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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.08, 14,369.40 and 6,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.08, 14,369.40 and 6,223.68 is: 8,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.08 : 14,369.40 = 6,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.08/14,369.40 = 6,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.08x = 14,369.40 × 6,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.08x = 89,430,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430,547.39/10,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.46

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