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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.77, 14,403.29 and 6,255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.77, 14,403.29 and 6,255.45 is: 8,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.77 : 14,403.29 = 6,255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.77/14,403.29 = 6,255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.77x = 14,403.29 × 6,255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.77x = 90,099,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099,029.15/10,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.23

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