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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.98, 14,159.13 and 6,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.98, 14,159.13 and 6,283.22 is: 8,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.98 : 14,159.13 = 6,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.98/14,159.13 = 6,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.98x = 14,159.13 × 6,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.98x = 88,964,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964,928.80/10,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.22

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