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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.58, 14,190.36 and 6,504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.58, 14,190.36 and 6,504.38 is: 8,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.58 : 14,190.36 = 6,504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.58/14,190.36 = 6,504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.58x = 14,190.36 × 6,504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.58x = 92,299,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,299,493.78/10,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.30

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