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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.54, 14,186.02 and 6,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.54, 14,186.02 and 6,302.84 is: 8,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.54 : 14,186.02 = 6,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.54/14,186.02 = 6,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.54x = 14,186.02 × 6,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.54x = 89,412,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,412,214.30/10,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.08

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