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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.42, 14,174.26 and 6,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.42, 14,174.26 and 6,297.08 is: 8,684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.42 : 14,174.26 = 6,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.42/14,174.26 = 6,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.42x = 14,174.26 × 6,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.42x = 89,256,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256,362.55/10,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.71

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