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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.84, 14,389.92 and 6,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.84, 14,389.92 and 6,236.48 is: 8,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.84 : 14,389.92 = 6,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.84/14,389.92 = 6,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.84x = 14,389.92 × 6,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.84x = 89,742,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,742,448.28/10,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.04

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