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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.95, 14,382.90 and 6,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.95, 14,382.90 and 6,444.16 is: 8,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.95 : 14,382.90 = 6,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.95/14,382.90 = 6,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.95x = 14,382.90 × 6,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.95x = 92,685,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,685,672.91/10,422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.46

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