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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.83, 14,146.67 and 6,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.83, 14,146.67 and 6,270.70 is: 8,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.83 : 14,146.67 = 6,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.83/14,146.67 = 6,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.83x = 14,146.67 × 6,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.83x = 88,709,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,709,523.57/10,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.89

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