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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.48, 14,191.34 and 6,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.48, 14,191.34 and 6,249.16 is: 8,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.48 : 14,191.34 = 6,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.48/14,191.34 = 6,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.48x = 14,191.34 × 6,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.48x = 88,683,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,683,954.27/10,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.92

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