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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.58, 14,130.86 and 6,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.58, 14,130.86 and 6,261.24 is: 8,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.58 : 14,130.86 = 6,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.58/14,130.86 = 6,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.58x = 14,130.86 × 6,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.58x = 88,476,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,476,674.56/10,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.97

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