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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.82, 14,137.54 and 6,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.82, 14,137.54 and 6,267.58 is: 8,649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.82 : 14,137.54 = 6,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.82/14,137.54 = 6,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.82x = 14,137.54 × 6,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.82x = 88,608,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608,162.95/10,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.91

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