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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.74, 14,127.93 and 6,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.74, 14,127.93 and 6,260.58 is: 8,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.74 : 14,127.93 = 6,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.74/14,127.93 = 6,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.74x = 14,127.93 × 6,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.74x = 88,449,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,449,036.00/10,240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.98

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