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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.24, 14,393.88 and 6,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.24, 14,393.88 and 6,237.68 is: 8,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.24 : 14,393.88 = 6,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.24/14,393.88 = 6,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.24x = 14,393.88 × 6,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.24x = 89,784,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,784,417.40/10,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.09

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