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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.83, 14,148.05 and 6,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.83, 14,148.05 and 6,271.70 is: 8,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.83 : 14,148.05 = 6,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.83/14,148.05 = 6,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.83x = 14,148.05 × 6,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.83x = 88,732,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,732,325.19/10,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.27

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