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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.48, 14,152.08 and 6,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.48, 14,152.08 and 6,283.24 is: 8,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.48 : 14,152.08 = 6,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.48/14,152.08 = 6,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.48x = 14,152.08 × 6,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.48x = 88,920,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920,915.14/10,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.58

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