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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.62, 14,143.38 and 6,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.62, 14,143.38 and 6,269.66 is: 8,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.62 : 14,143.38 = 6,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.62/14,143.38 = 6,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.62x = 14,143.38 × 6,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.62x = 88,674,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674,183.85/10,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.30

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