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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.13, 14,144.69 and 6,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.13, 14,144.69 and 6,271.25 is: 8,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.13 : 14,144.69 = 6,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.13/14,144.69 = 6,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.13x = 14,144.69 × 6,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.13x = 88,704,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,832.12/10,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.34

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