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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.07, 14,146.17 and 6,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.07, 14,146.17 and 6,273.84 is: 8,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.07 : 14,146.17 = 6,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.07/14,146.17 = 6,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.07x = 14,146.17 × 6,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.07x = 88,750,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750,807.19/10,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.56

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