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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.56, 14,417.64 and 6,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.56, 14,417.64 and 6,252 is: 8,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.56 : 14,417.64 = 6,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.56/14,417.64 = 6,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.56x = 14,417.64 × 6,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.56x = 90,139,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139,085.28/10,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.24

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