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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.16, 14,162.70 and 6,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.16, 14,162.70 and 6,282.12 is: 8,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.16 : 14,162.70 = 6,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.16/14,162.70 = 6,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.16x = 14,162.70 × 6,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.16x = 88,971,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,780.92/10,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.35

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