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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.46, 13,851.52 and 6,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.46, 13,851.52 and 6,257.16 is: 8,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.46 : 13,851.52 = 6,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.46/13,851.52 = 6,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.46x = 13,851.52 × 6,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.46x = 86,671,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,671,176.88/10,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.08

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