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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.52, 14,407.92 and 6,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.52, 14,407.92 and 6,249.76 is: 8,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.52 : 14,407.92 = 6,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.52/14,407.92 = 6,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.52x = 14,407.92 × 6,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.52x = 90,046,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046,042.10/10,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.67

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