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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.13, 14,662.18 and 6,430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.13, 14,662.18 and 6,430.38 is: 8,876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.13 : 14,662.18 = 6,430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.13/14,662.18 = 6,430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.13x = 14,662.18 × 6,430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.13x = 94,283,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283,389.03/10,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.13

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