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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.47, 14,216.23 and 6,522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.47, 14,216.23 and 6,522.23 is: 8,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.47 : 14,216.23 = 6,522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.47/14,216.23 = 6,522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.47x = 14,216.23 × 6,522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.47x = 92,721,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,721,521.79/10,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.31

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