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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.68, 14,392.04 and 6,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.68, 14,392.04 and 6,235.92 is: 8,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.68 : 14,392.04 = 6,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.68/14,392.04 = 6,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.68x = 14,392.04 × 6,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.68x = 89,747,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,747,610.08/10,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.67

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