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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.61, 13,893.66 and 6,296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.61, 13,893.66 and 6,296.57 is: 8,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.61 : 13,893.66 = 6,296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.61/13,893.66 = 6,296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.61x = 13,893.66 × 6,296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.61x = 87,482,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482,402.75/10,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.45

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