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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.61, 14,434.74 and 6,214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.61, 14,434.74 and 6,214.07 is: 8,574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.61 : 14,434.74 = 6,214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.61/14,434.74 = 6,214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.61x = 14,434.74 × 6,214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.61x = 89,698,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,698,520.88/10,461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.06

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