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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.08, 14,157.04 and 6,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.08, 14,157.04 and 6,281.60 is: 8,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.08 : 14,157.04 = 6,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.08/14,157.04 = 6,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.08x = 14,157.04 × 6,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.08x = 88,928,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,928,862.46/10,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.77

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