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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.80, 14,163.87 and 6,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.80, 14,163.87 and 6,284.44 is: 8,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.80 : 14,163.87 = 6,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.80/14,163.87 = 6,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.80x = 14,163.87 × 6,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.80x = 89,011,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011,991.18/10,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.27

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