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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.24, 14,153.36 and 6,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.24, 14,153.36 and 6,276 is: 8,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.24 : 14,153.36 = 6,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.24/14,153.36 = 6,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.24x = 14,153.36 × 6,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.24x = 88,826,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826,487.36/10,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.42

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