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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.73, 14,148.63 and 6,280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.73, 14,148.63 and 6,280.81 is: 8,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.73 : 14,148.63 = 6,280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.73/14,148.63 = 6,280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.73x = 14,148.63 × 6,280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.73x = 88,864,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,864,856.79/10,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.21

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