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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.29, 14,389.43 and 6,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.29, 14,389.43 and 6,444 is: 8,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.29 : 14,389.43 = 6,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.29/14,389.43 = 6,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.29x = 14,389.43 × 6,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.29x = 92,725,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725,486.92/10,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.28

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