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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.74, 14,148.47 and 6,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.74, 14,148.47 and 6,271.66 is: 8,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.74 : 14,148.47 = 6,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.74/14,148.47 = 6,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.74x = 14,148.47 × 6,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.74x = 88,734,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,734,426.72/10,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.02

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