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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.77, 14,144.83 and 6,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.77, 14,144.83 and 6,271.43 is: 8,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.77 : 14,144.83 = 6,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.77/14,144.83 = 6,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.77x = 14,144.83 × 6,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.77x = 88,708,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,708,224.80/10,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.97

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