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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.23, 14,149.32 and 6,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.23, 14,149.32 and 6,281.31 is: 8,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.23 : 14,149.32 = 6,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.23/14,149.32 = 6,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.23x = 14,149.32 × 6,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.23x = 88,876,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,876,265.21/10,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.90

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