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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.99, 14,207.60 and 6,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.99, 14,207.60 and 6,104.27 is: 8,420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.99 : 14,207.60 = 6,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.99/14,207.60 = 6,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.99x = 14,207.60 × 6,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.99x = 86,726,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726,995.93/10,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.92

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