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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.72, 14,370.44 and 6,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.72, 14,370.44 and 6,222.48 is: 8,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.72 : 14,370.44 = 6,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.72/14,370.44 = 6,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.72x = 14,370.44 × 6,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.72x = 89,419,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419,775.49/10,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.25

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