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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.48, 14,134.86 and 6,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.48, 14,134.86 and 6,264.14 is: 8,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.48 : 14,134.86 = 6,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.48/14,134.86 = 6,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.48x = 14,134.86 × 6,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.48x = 88,542,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,542,747.74/10,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.97

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