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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.83, 14,132.93 and 6,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.83, 14,132.93 and 6,261.30 is: 8,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.83 : 14,132.93 = 6,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.83/14,132.93 = 6,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.83x = 14,132.93 × 6,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.83x = 88,490,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,490,483.30/10,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.95

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