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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.34, 14,203.76 and 6,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.34, 14,203.76 and 6,709.62 is: 9,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.34 : 14,203.76 = 6,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.34/14,203.76 = 6,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.34x = 14,203.76 × 6,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.34x = 95,301,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,301,797.45/10,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.48

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