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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.69, 14,183.72 and 6,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.69, 14,183.72 and 6,244.55 is: 8,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.69 : 14,183.72 = 6,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.69/14,183.72 = 6,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.69x = 14,183.72 × 6,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.69x = 88,570,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,570,958.32/10,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.79

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