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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.21, 14,149.10 and 6,275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.21, 14,149.10 and 6,275.95 is: 8,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.21 : 14,149.10 = 6,275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.21/14,149.10 = 6,275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.21x = 14,149.10 × 6,275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.21x = 88,799,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799,012.77/10,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.45

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