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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.07, 14,211.72 and 6,263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.07, 14,211.72 and 6,263.73 is: 8,644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.07 : 14,211.72 = 6,263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.07/14,211.72 = 6,263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.07x = 14,211.72 × 6,263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.07x = 89,018,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,018,376.92/10,298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.18

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