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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.64, 14,146.02 and 6,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.64, 14,146.02 and 6,216.84 is: 8,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.64 : 14,146.02 = 6,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.64/14,146.02 = 6,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.64x = 14,146.02 × 6,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.64x = 87,943,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943,542.98/10,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.32

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