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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.18, 14,390.46 and 6,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.18, 14,390.46 and 6,237 is: 8,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.18 : 14,390.46 = 6,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.18/14,390.46 = 6,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.18x = 14,390.46 × 6,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.18x = 89,753,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,753,299.02/10,431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.33

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