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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.70, 14,141.50 and 6,270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.70, 14,141.50 and 6,270.45 is: 8,653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.70 : 14,141.50 = 6,270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.70/14,141.50 = 6,270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.70x = 14,141.50 × 6,270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.70x = 88,673,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,673,568.68/10,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.87

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