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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.03, 14,149.86 and 6,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.03, 14,149.86 and 6,274.56 is: 8,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.03 : 14,149.86 = 6,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.03/14,149.86 = 6,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.03x = 14,149.86 × 6,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.03x = 88,784,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,784,145.56/10,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.53

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