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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.48, 14,150.16 and 6,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.48, 14,150.16 and 6,276.72 is: 8,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.48 : 14,150.16 = 6,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.48/14,150.16 = 6,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.48x = 14,150.16 × 6,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.48x = 88,816,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,816,592.28/10,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.25

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