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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284, 14,187.48 and 6,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284, 14,187.48 and 6,303.60 is: 8,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284 : 14,187.48 = 6,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284/14,187.48 = 6,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284x = 14,187.48 × 6,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284x = 89,432,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,432,198.93/10,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.25

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