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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.05, 14,153.07 and 6,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.05, 14,153.07 and 6,277.15 is: 8,662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.05 : 14,153.07 = 6,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.05/14,153.07 = 6,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.05x = 14,153.07 × 6,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.05x = 88,840,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,840,943.35/10,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.30

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