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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.56, 14,210.88 and 6,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.56, 14,210.88 and 6,105.84 is: 8,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.56 : 14,210.88 = 6,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.56/14,210.88 = 6,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.56x = 14,210.88 × 6,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.56x = 86,769,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769,359.54/10,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.21

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