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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.20, 14,151.85 and 6,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.20, 14,151.85 and 6,277.95 is: 8,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.20 : 14,151.85 = 6,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.20/14,151.85 = 6,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.20x = 14,151.85 × 6,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.20x = 88,844,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,844,591.01/10,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.22

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