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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.98, 14,125.66 and 6,255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.98, 14,125.66 and 6,255.17 is: 8,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.98 : 14,125.66 = 6,255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.98/14,125.66 = 6,255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.98x = 14,125.66 × 6,255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.98x = 88,358,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,358,450.82/10,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.93

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