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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.77, 14,192.42 and 6,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.77, 14,192.42 and 6,305.04 is: 8,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.77 : 14,192.42 = 6,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.77/14,192.42 = 6,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.77x = 14,192.42 × 6,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.77x = 89,483,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,483,744.27/10,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.61

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