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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.30, 14,224.60 and 6,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.30, 14,224.60 and 6,274.32 is: 8,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.30 : 14,224.60 = 6,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.30/14,224.60 = 6,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.30x = 14,224.60 × 6,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.30x = 89,249,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,249,692.27/10,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.56

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