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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.74, 14,130.69 and 6,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.74, 14,130.69 and 6,262.58 is: 8,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.74 : 14,130.69 = 6,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.74/14,130.69 = 6,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.74x = 14,130.69 × 6,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.74x = 88,494,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,494,576.58/10,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.74

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