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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.26, 13,884.46 and 6,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.26, 13,884.46 and 6,290.25 is: 8,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.26 : 13,884.46 = 6,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.26/13,884.46 = 6,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.26x = 13,884.46 × 6,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.26x = 87,336,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,336,693.06/10,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,678.77

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