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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.77, 14,230.69 and 6,282.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.77, 14,230.69 and 6,282.57 is: 8,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.77 : 14,230.69 = 6,282.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.77/14,230.69 = 6,282.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.77x = 14,230.69 × 6,282.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.77x = 89,405,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,405,306.07/10,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.02

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