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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.68, 14,135.13 and 6,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.68, 14,135.13 and 6,264.34 is: 8,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.68 : 14,135.13 = 6,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.68/14,135.13 = 6,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.68x = 14,135.13 × 6,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.68x = 88,547,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,547,224.93/10,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.24

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