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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.35, 14,179.17 and 6,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.35, 14,179.17 and 6,295.92 is: 8,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.35 : 14,179.17 = 6,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.35/14,179.17 = 6,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.35x = 14,179.17 × 6,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.35x = 89,270,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270,919.99/10,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.87

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