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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.63, 14,136.73 and 6,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.63, 14,136.73 and 6,261.80 is: 8,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.63 : 14,136.73 = 6,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.63/14,136.73 = 6,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.63x = 14,136.73 × 6,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.63x = 88,521,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,521,289.58/10,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.22

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