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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.64, 14,217.39 and 6,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.64, 14,217.39 and 6,267.97 is: 8,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.64 : 14,217.39 = 6,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.64/14,217.39 = 6,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.64x = 14,217.39 × 6,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.64x = 89,114,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114,174.00/10,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.64

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