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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.13, 14,150.21 and 6,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.13, 14,150.21 and 6,275.25 is: 8,657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.13 : 14,150.21 = 6,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.13/14,150.21 = 6,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.13x = 14,150.21 × 6,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.13x = 88,796,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,796,105.30/10,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.86

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