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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.68, 14,370.45 and 6,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.68, 14,370.45 and 6,222.50 is: 8,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.68 : 14,370.45 = 6,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.68/14,370.45 = 6,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.68x = 14,370.45 × 6,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.68x = 89,420,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,420,125.13/10,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.32

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