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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.40, 14,174.64 and 6,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.40, 14,174.64 and 6,293.08 is: 8,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.40 : 14,174.64 = 6,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.40/14,174.64 = 6,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.40x = 14,174.64 × 6,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.40x = 89,202,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,202,143.49/10,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.83

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