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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.61, 14,371.89 and 6,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.61, 14,371.89 and 6,165.72 is: 8,508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.61 : 14,371.89 = 6,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.61/14,371.89 = 6,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.61x = 14,371.89 × 6,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.61x = 88,613,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,613,049.61/10,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.54

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