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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.30, 14,139.59 and 6,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.30, 14,139.59 and 6,265.22 is: 8,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.30 : 14,139.59 = 6,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.30/14,139.59 = 6,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.30x = 14,139.59 × 6,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.30x = 88,587,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,587,642.06/10,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.13

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