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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.05, 14,151.34 and 6,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.05, 14,151.34 and 6,274.34 is: 8,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.05 : 14,151.34 = 6,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.05/14,151.34 = 6,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.05x = 14,151.34 × 6,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.05x = 88,790,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,790,308.77/10,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.36

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