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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.70, 14,181.84 and 6,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.70, 14,181.84 and 6,297.60 is: 8,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.70 : 14,181.84 = 6,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.70/14,181.84 = 6,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.70x = 14,181.84 × 6,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.70x = 89,311,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,311,555.58/10,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.38

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