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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.76, 14,368.72 and 6,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.76, 14,368.72 and 6,165.68 is: 8,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.76 : 14,368.72 = 6,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.76/14,368.72 = 6,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.76x = 14,368.72 × 6,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.76x = 88,592,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592,929.53/10,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.66

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