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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.21, 14,162.88 and 6,285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.21, 14,162.88 and 6,285.95 is: 8,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.21 : 14,162.88 = 6,285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.21/14,162.88 = 6,285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.21x = 14,162.88 × 6,285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.21x = 89,027,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,027,155.54/10,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.24

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