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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.28, 14,210.32 and 6,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.28, 14,210.32 and 6,047.20 is: 8,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.28 : 14,210.32 = 6,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.28/14,210.32 = 6,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.28x = 14,210.32 × 6,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.28x = 85,932,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,932,647.10/10,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.18

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