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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.94, 14,195.48 and 6,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.94, 14,195.48 and 6,250.82 is: 8,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.94 : 14,195.48 = 6,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.94/14,195.48 = 6,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.94x = 14,195.48 × 6,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.94x = 88,733,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,733,288.06/10,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.34

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