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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.28, 14,145.42 and 6,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.28, 14,145.42 and 6,273.64 is: 8,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.28 : 14,145.42 = 6,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.28/14,145.42 = 6,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.28x = 14,145.42 × 6,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.28x = 88,743,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,743,272.73/10,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.80

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