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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.82, 14,134.77 and 6,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.82, 14,134.77 and 6,265.58 is: 8,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.82 : 14,134.77 = 6,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.82/14,134.77 = 6,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.82x = 14,134.77 × 6,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.82x = 88,562,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,562,461.54/10,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.14

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