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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.66, 14,180.67 and 6,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.66, 14,180.67 and 6,298.97 is: 8,692.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.66 : 14,180.67 = 6,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.66/14,180.67 = 6,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.66x = 14,180.67 × 6,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.66x = 89,323,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323,544.01/10,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.73

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