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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.19, 14,149.05 and 6,274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.19, 14,149.05 and 6,274.31 is: 8,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.19 : 14,149.05 = 6,274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.19/14,149.05 = 6,274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.19x = 14,149.05 × 6,274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.19x = 88,775,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,775,455.16/10,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.33

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