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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.06, 14,132.36 and 6,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.06, 14,132.36 and 6,262.16 is: 8,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.06 : 14,132.36 = 6,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.06/14,132.36 = 6,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.06x = 14,132.36 × 6,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.06x = 88,499,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,499,099.50/10,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.60

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