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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.83, 14,139.77 and 6,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.83, 14,139.77 and 6,265.69 is: 8,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.83 : 14,139.77 = 6,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.83/14,139.77 = 6,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.83x = 14,139.77 × 6,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.83x = 88,595,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,595,348.81/10,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.97

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