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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.06, 14,140.98 and 6,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.06, 14,140.98 and 6,264.26 is: 8,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.06 : 14,140.98 = 6,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.06/14,140.98 = 6,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.06x = 14,140.98 × 6,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.06x = 88,582,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582,704.67/10,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.17

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