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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.92, 14,158.36 and 6,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.92, 14,158.36 and 6,284.20 is: 8,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.92 : 14,158.36 = 6,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.92/14,158.36 = 6,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.92x = 14,158.36 × 6,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.92x = 88,973,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973,965.91/10,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.46

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