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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.50, 14,388.57 and 6,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.50, 14,388.57 and 6,235.74 is: 8,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.50 : 14,388.57 = 6,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.50/14,388.57 = 6,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.50x = 14,388.57 × 6,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.50x = 89,723,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,723,381.49/10,426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.32

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