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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.41, 14,140.31 and 6,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.41, 14,140.31 and 6,269.76 is: 8,652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.41 : 14,140.31 = 6,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.41/14,140.31 = 6,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.41x = 14,140.31 × 6,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.41x = 88,656,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,318.68/10,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.43

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