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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.30, 14,164.56 and 6,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.30, 14,164.56 and 6,284.94 is: 8,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.30 : 14,164.56 = 6,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.30/14,164.56 = 6,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.30x = 14,164.56 × 6,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.30x = 89,023,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,023,409.73/10,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.96

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