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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.52, 14,149.16 and 6,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.52, 14,149.16 and 6,274.06 is: 8,662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.52 : 14,149.16 = 6,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.52/14,149.16 = 6,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.52x = 14,149.16 × 6,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.52x = 88,772,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,772,678.79/10,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.85

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