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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.76, 14,374.24 and 6,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.76, 14,374.24 and 6,169.68 is: 8,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.76 : 14,374.24 = 6,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.76/14,374.24 = 6,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.76x = 14,374.24 × 6,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.76x = 88,684,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,684,461.04/10,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.18

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