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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.06, 14,405.16 and 6,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.06, 14,405.16 and 6,189.90 is: 8,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.06 : 14,405.16 = 6,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.06/14,405.16 = 6,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.06x = 14,405.16 × 6,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.06x = 89,166,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,166,499.88/10,439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.62

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