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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.10, 14,145.84 and 6,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.10, 14,145.84 and 6,273.96 is: 8,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.10 : 14,145.84 = 6,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.10/14,145.84 = 6,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.10x = 14,145.84 × 6,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.10x = 88,750,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750,434.33/10,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.43

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