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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.21, 14,160.12 and 6,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.21, 14,160.12 and 6,283.95 is: 8,672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.21 : 14,160.12 = 6,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.21/14,160.12 = 6,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.21x = 14,160.12 × 6,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.21x = 88,981,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,981,486.07/10,260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.48

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