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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.52, 14,159.66 and 6,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.52, 14,159.66 and 6,282.20 is: 8,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.52 : 14,159.66 = 6,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.52/14,159.66 = 6,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.52x = 14,159.66 × 6,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.52x = 88,953,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,953,816.05/10,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.83

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