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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.34, 14,190.46 and 6,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.34, 14,190.46 and 6,308.06 is: 8,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.34 : 14,190.46 = 6,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.34/14,190.46 = 6,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.34x = 14,190.46 × 6,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.34x = 89,514,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,514,186.39/10,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.48

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