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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.82, 14,187.81 and 6,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.82, 14,187.81 and 6,246.27 is: 8,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.82 : 14,187.81 = 6,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.82/14,187.81 = 6,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.82x = 14,187.81 × 6,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.82x = 88,620,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,620,891.97/10,280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.02

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