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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.64, 14,152.93 and 6,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.64, 14,152.93 and 6,277.30 is: 8,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.64 : 14,152.93 = 6,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.64/14,152.93 = 6,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.64x = 14,152.93 × 6,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.64x = 88,842,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,842,187.49/10,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.07

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