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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.61, 14,197.17 and 6,306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.61, 14,197.17 and 6,306.43 is: 8,703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.61 : 14,197.17 = 6,306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.61/14,197.17 = 6,306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.61x = 14,197.17 × 6,306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.61x = 89,533,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,533,458.80/10,287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.04

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