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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.92, 14,134.10 and 6,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.92, 14,134.10 and 6,263.58 is: 8,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.92 : 14,134.10 = 6,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.92/14,134.10 = 6,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.92x = 14,134.10 × 6,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.92x = 88,530,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,530,034.76/10,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.20

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