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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.98, 14,157.75 and 6,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.98, 14,157.75 and 6,282.22 is: 8,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.98 : 14,157.75 = 6,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.98/14,157.75 = 6,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.98x = 14,157.75 × 6,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.98x = 88,942,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942,100.21/10,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.84

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