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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.76, 14,136.20 and 6,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.76, 14,136.20 and 6,266.60 is: 8,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.76 : 14,136.20 = 6,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.76/14,136.20 = 6,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.76x = 14,136.20 × 6,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.76x = 88,585,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585,910.92/10,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.26

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