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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.08, 14,147.54 and 6,274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.08, 14,147.54 and 6,274.82 is: 8,659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.08 : 14,147.54 = 6,274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.08/14,147.54 = 6,274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.08x = 14,147.54 × 6,274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.08x = 88,773,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,773,266.94/10,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.89

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