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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.98, 14,394.33 and 6,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.98, 14,394.33 and 6,241.54 is: 8,613.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.98 : 14,394.33 = 6,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.98/14,394.33 = 6,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.98x = 14,394.33 × 6,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.98x = 89,842,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,842,786.47/10,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.07

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