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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.15, 14,210.46 and 6,262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.15, 14,210.46 and 6,262.81 is: 8,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.15 : 14,210.46 = 6,262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.15/14,210.46 = 6,262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.15x = 14,210.46 × 6,262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.15x = 88,997,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997,375.47/10,297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.92

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