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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.30, 14,204.57 and 6,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.30, 14,204.57 and 6,258.66 is: 8,636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.30 : 14,204.57 = 6,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.30/14,204.57 = 6,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.30x = 14,204.57 × 6,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.30x = 88,901,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,901,574.08/10,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.84

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