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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.80, 14,142.12 and 6,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.80, 14,142.12 and 6,268.08 is: 8,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.80 : 14,142.12 = 6,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.80/14,142.12 = 6,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.80x = 14,142.12 × 6,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.80x = 88,643,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,643,939.53/10,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.05

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