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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.72, 14,184.61 and 6,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.72, 14,184.61 and 6,249.52 is: 8,620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.72 : 14,184.61 = 6,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.72/14,184.61 = 6,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.72x = 14,184.61 × 6,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.72x = 88,647,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,647,003.89/10,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.13

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