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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.74, 14,207.25 and 6,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.74, 14,207.25 and 6,104.02 is: 8,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.74 : 14,207.25 = 6,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.74/14,207.25 = 6,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.74x = 14,207.25 × 6,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.74x = 86,721,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721,338.15/10,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.58

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