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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.17, 14,179.38 and 6,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.17, 14,179.38 and 6,297.92 is: 8,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.17 : 14,179.38 = 6,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.17/14,179.38 = 6,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.17x = 14,179.38 × 6,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.17x = 89,300,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,300,600.89/10,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.76

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