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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.52, 14,147.78 and 6,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.52, 14,147.78 and 6,273.06 is: 8,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.52 : 14,147.78 = 6,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.52/14,147.78 = 6,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.52x = 14,147.78 × 6,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.52x = 88,749,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749,841.44/10,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.47

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