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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.55, 14,217.19 and 6,268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.55, 14,217.19 and 6,268.66 is: 8,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.55 : 14,217.19 = 6,268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.55/14,217.19 = 6,268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.55x = 14,217.19 × 6,268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.55x = 89,122,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,122,730.27/10,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.39

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