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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.74, 14,208.96 and 6,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.74, 14,208.96 and 6,317.18 is: 8,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.74 : 14,208.96 = 6,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.74/14,208.96 = 6,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.74x = 14,208.96 × 6,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.74x = 89,760,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,760,557.93/10,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.38

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