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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.68, 14,412.36 and 6,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.68, 14,412.36 and 6,250.96 is: 8,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.68 : 14,412.36 = 6,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.68/14,412.36 = 6,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.68x = 14,412.36 × 6,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.68x = 90,091,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091,085.87/10,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.72

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