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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.28, 14,373.06 and 6,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.28, 14,373.06 and 6,223.56 is: 8,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.28 : 14,373.06 = 6,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.28/14,373.06 = 6,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.28x = 14,373.06 × 6,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.28x = 89,451,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451,601.29/10,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.50

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