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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.50, 14,242.96 and 6,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.50, 14,242.96 and 6,286.62 is: 8,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.50 : 14,242.96 = 6,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.50/14,242.96 = 6,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.50x = 14,242.96 × 6,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.50x = 89,540,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,540,061.48/10,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.26

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