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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.28, 14,146.80 and 6,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.28, 14,146.80 and 6,274.64 is: 8,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.28 : 14,146.80 = 6,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.28/14,146.80 = 6,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.28x = 14,146.80 × 6,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.28x = 88,766,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,766,077.15/10,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.18

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