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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.82, 14,193.31 and 6,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.82, 14,193.31 and 6,308.12 is: 8,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.82 : 14,193.31 = 6,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.82/14,193.31 = 6,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.82x = 14,193.31 × 6,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.82x = 89,533,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,533,102.68/10,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.36

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