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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.77, 14,136.06 and 6,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.77, 14,136.06 and 6,266.52 is: 8,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.77 : 14,136.06 = 6,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.77/14,136.06 = 6,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.77x = 14,136.06 × 6,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.77x = 88,583,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583,902.71/10,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.44

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