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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.50, 14,147.97 and 6,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.50, 14,147.97 and 6,273.62 is: 8,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.50 : 14,147.97 = 6,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.50/14,147.97 = 6,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.50x = 14,147.97 × 6,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.50x = 88,758,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,758,987.55/10,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.61

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