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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.43, 14,198.33 and 6,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.43, 14,198.33 and 6,509.22 is: 8,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.43 : 14,198.33 = 6,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.43/14,198.33 = 6,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.43x = 14,198.33 × 6,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.43x = 92,420,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,420,021.06/10,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.42

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