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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.97, 14,194.44 and 6,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.97, 14,194.44 and 6,304.28 is: 8,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.97 : 14,194.44 = 6,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.97/14,194.44 = 6,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.97x = 14,194.44 × 6,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.97x = 89,485,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,485,653.23/10,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.01

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