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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.16, 14,371.17 and 6,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.16, 14,371.17 and 6,221.60 is: 8,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.16 : 14,371.17 = 6,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.16/14,371.17 = 6,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.16x = 14,371.17 × 6,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.16x = 89,411,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,411,671.27/10,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.59

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