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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.48, 14,158.44 and 6,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.48, 14,158.44 and 6,282.72 is: 8,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.48 : 14,158.44 = 6,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.48/14,158.44 = 6,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.48x = 14,158.44 × 6,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.48x = 88,953,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,953,514.16/10,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.53

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