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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.28, 14,145.03 and 6,278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.28, 14,145.03 and 6,278.04 is: 8,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.28 : 14,145.03 = 6,278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.28/14,145.03 = 6,278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.28x = 14,145.03 × 6,278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.28x = 88,803,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803,064.14/10,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.48

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