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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.98, 14,224.84 and 6,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.98, 14,224.84 and 6,273.35 is: 8,657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.98 : 14,224.84 = 6,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.98/14,224.84 = 6,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.98x = 14,224.84 × 6,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.98x = 89,237,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,237,384.19/10,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.11

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