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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.17, 14,180.76 and 6,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.17, 14,180.76 and 6,298.92 is: 8,693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.17 : 14,180.76 = 6,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.17/14,180.76 = 6,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.17x = 14,180.76 × 6,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.17x = 89,323,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323,472.78/10,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.14

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