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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.16, 14,141.55 and 6,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.16, 14,141.55 and 6,266.35 is: 8,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.16 : 14,141.55 = 6,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.16/14,141.55 = 6,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.16x = 14,141.55 × 6,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.16x = 88,615,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,615,901.84/10,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.63

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