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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,345.29, 14,277.90 and 10,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,345.29, 14,277.90 and 10,063.86 is: 13,889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,345.29 : 14,277.90 = 10,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,345.29/14,277.90 = 10,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,345.29x = 14,277.90 × 10,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,345.29x = 143,690,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,690,786.69/10,345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.49

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