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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.34, 14,206.23 and 6,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.34, 14,206.23 and 6,266.40 is: 8,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.34 : 14,206.23 = 6,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.34/14,206.23 = 6,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.34x = 14,206.23 × 6,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.34x = 89,021,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,021,919.67/10,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.30

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