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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.82, 14,208.29 and 6,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.82, 14,208.29 and 6,710.14 is: 9,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.82 : 14,208.29 = 6,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.82/14,208.29 = 6,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.82x = 14,208.29 × 6,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.82x = 95,339,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,339,544.02/10,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.13

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