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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.63, 14,138.65 and 6,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.63, 14,138.65 and 6,268.39 is: 8,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.63 : 14,138.65 = 6,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.63/14,138.65 = 6,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.63x = 14,138.65 × 6,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.63x = 88,626,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,626,544.76/10,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.03

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