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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.30, 13,942.50 and 6,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.30, 13,942.50 and 6,322.98 is: 8,730.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.30 : 13,942.50 = 6,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.30/13,942.50 = 6,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.30x = 13,942.50 × 6,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.30x = 88,158,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158,148.65/10,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.00

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