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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.72, 14,407.26 and 6,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.72, 14,407.26 and 6,247.16 is: 8,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.72 : 14,407.26 = 6,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.72/14,407.26 = 6,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.72x = 14,407.26 × 6,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.72x = 90,004,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004,458.38/10,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.35

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