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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.28, 14,205.77 and 6,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.28, 14,205.77 and 6,045.26 is: 8,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.28 : 14,205.77 = 6,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.28/14,205.77 = 6,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.28x = 14,205.77 × 6,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.28x = 85,877,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,877,542.92/10,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.26

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