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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.08, 14,152.90 and 6,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.08, 14,152.90 and 6,278.60 is: 8,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.08 : 14,152.90 = 6,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.08/14,152.90 = 6,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.08x = 14,152.90 × 6,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.08x = 88,860,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860,397.94/10,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.63

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