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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.62, 14,136.48 and 6,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.62, 14,136.48 and 6,264.66 is: 8,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.62 : 14,136.48 = 6,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.62/14,136.48 = 6,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.62x = 14,136.48 × 6,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.62x = 88,560,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560,240.80/10,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.40

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