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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.91, 14,138.24 and 6,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.91, 14,138.24 and 6,268.26 is: 8,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.91 : 14,138.24 = 6,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.91/14,138.24 = 6,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.91x = 14,138.24 × 6,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.91x = 88,622,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622,132.92/10,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.36

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