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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.28, 14,209.56 and 6,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.28, 14,209.56 and 6,102.72 is: 8,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.28 : 14,209.56 = 6,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.28/14,209.56 = 6,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.28x = 14,209.56 × 6,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.28x = 86,716,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716,966.00/10,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.98

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