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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.32, 14,135.46 and 6,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.32, 14,135.46 and 6,266.08 is: 8,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.32 : 14,135.46 = 6,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.32/14,135.46 = 6,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.32x = 14,135.46 × 6,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.32x = 88,573,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,573,852.52/10,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.83

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