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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.74, 14,136.21 and 6,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.74, 14,136.21 and 6,266.58 is: 8,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.74 : 14,136.21 = 6,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.74/14,136.21 = 6,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.74x = 14,136.21 × 6,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.74x = 88,585,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585,690.86/10,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.26

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