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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.64, 14,157.99 and 6,282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.64, 14,157.99 and 6,282.39 is: 8,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.64 : 14,157.99 = 6,282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.64/14,157.99 = 6,282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.64x = 14,157.99 × 6,282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.64x = 88,945,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,945,983.38/10,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.35

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