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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.53, 14,168.21 and 6,236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.53, 14,168.21 and 6,236.57 is: 8,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.53 : 14,168.21 = 6,236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.53/14,168.21 = 6,236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.53x = 14,168.21 × 6,236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.53x = 88,360,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,360,931.42/10,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.86

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