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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.91, 14,204.49 and 6,316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.91, 14,204.49 and 6,316.23 is: 8,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.91 : 14,204.49 = 6,316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.91/14,204.49 = 6,316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.91x = 14,204.49 × 6,316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.91x = 89,718,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,718,825.87/10,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.57

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