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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.02, 14,143.79 and 6,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.02, 14,143.79 and 6,270.68 is: 8,651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.02 : 14,143.79 = 6,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.02/14,143.79 = 6,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.02x = 14,143.79 × 6,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.02x = 88,691,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,691,079.00/10,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.93

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