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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.97, 14,178.66 and 6,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.97, 14,178.66 and 6,295.55 is: 8,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.97 : 14,178.66 = 6,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.97/14,178.66 = 6,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.97x = 14,178.66 × 6,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.97x = 89,262,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,262,368.46/10,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.36

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