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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.46, 14,205.87 and 6,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.46, 14,205.87 and 6,104.70 is: 8,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.46 : 14,205.87 = 6,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.46/14,205.87 = 6,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.46x = 14,205.87 × 6,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.46x = 86,722,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,574.59/10,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.38

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