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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.26, 14,147.19 and 6,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.26, 14,147.19 and 6,272.73 is: 8,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.26 : 14,147.19 = 6,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.26/14,147.19 = 6,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.26x = 14,147.19 × 6,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.26x = 88,741,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,741,503.13/10,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.80

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