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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.94, 14,150.12 and 6,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.94, 14,150.12 and 6,276.70 is: 8,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.94 : 14,150.12 = 6,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.94/14,150.12 = 6,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.94x = 14,150.12 × 6,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.94x = 88,816,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,816,058.20/10,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.50

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