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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.39, 14,147.07 and 6,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.39, 14,147.07 and 6,273.05 is: 8,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.39 : 14,147.07 = 6,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.39/14,147.07 = 6,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.39x = 14,147.07 × 6,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.39x = 88,745,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,745,277.46/10,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.21

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