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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.73, 14,150.01 and 6,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.73, 14,150.01 and 6,281.81 is: 8,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.73 : 14,150.01 = 6,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.73/14,150.01 = 6,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.73x = 14,150.01 × 6,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.73x = 88,887,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,887,674.32/10,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.59

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