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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.41, 14,191.37 and 6,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.41, 14,191.37 and 6,306.72 is: 8,703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.41 : 14,191.37 = 6,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.41/14,191.37 = 6,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.41x = 14,191.37 × 6,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.41x = 89,500,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,500,997.01/10,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.44

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