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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.52, 14,151.92 and 6,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.52, 14,151.92 and 6,276.06 is: 8,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.52 : 14,151.92 = 6,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.52/14,151.92 = 6,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.52x = 14,151.92 × 6,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.52x = 88,818,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818,267.65/10,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.61

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