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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.56, 14,419.02 and 6,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.56, 14,419.02 and 6,253 is: 8,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.56 : 14,419.02 = 6,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.56/14,419.02 = 6,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.56x = 14,419.02 × 6,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.56x = 90,162,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,162,132.06/10,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.62

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