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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.02, 14,147.93 and 6,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.02, 14,147.93 and 6,273.68 is: 8,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.02 : 14,147.93 = 6,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.02/14,147.93 = 6,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.02x = 14,147.93 × 6,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.02x = 88,759,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,759,530.43/10,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.08

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