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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.38, 14,192.70 and 6,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.38, 14,192.70 and 6,307.68 is: 8,704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.38 : 14,192.70 = 6,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.38/14,192.70 = 6,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.38x = 14,192.70 × 6,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.38x = 89,523,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,523,074.99/10,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.76

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