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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.25, 14,139.51 and 6,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.25, 14,139.51 and 6,265.48 is: 8,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.25 : 14,139.51 = 6,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.25/14,139.51 = 6,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.25x = 14,139.51 × 6,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.25x = 88,590,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590,817.11/10,248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.48

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