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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.62, 14,132.34 and 6,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.62, 14,132.34 and 6,261.66 is: 8,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.62 : 14,132.34 = 6,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.62/14,132.34 = 6,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.62x = 14,132.34 × 6,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.62x = 88,491,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491,908.08/10,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.26

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