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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.40, 14,396.22 and 6,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.40, 14,396.22 and 6,893.94 is: 9,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.40 : 14,396.22 = 6,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.40/14,396.22 = 6,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.40x = 14,396.22 × 6,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.40x = 99,246,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,246,676.91/10,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,515.14

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