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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.87, 14,202.60 and 6,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.87, 14,202.60 and 6,316.18 is: 8,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.87 : 14,202.60 = 6,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.87/14,202.60 = 6,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.87x = 14,202.60 × 6,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.87x = 89,706,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,706,178.07/10,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.14

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