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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291, 14,198.28 and 6,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291, 14,198.28 and 6,310.12 is: 8,705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291 : 14,198.28 = 6,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291/14,198.28 = 6,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291x = 14,198.28 × 6,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291x = 89,592,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,592,850.59/10,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.94

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