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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.33, 14,202.30 and 6,256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.33, 14,202.30 and 6,256.81 is: 8,634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.33 : 14,202.30 = 6,256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.33/14,202.30 = 6,256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.33x = 14,202.30 × 6,256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.33x = 88,861,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,861,092.66/10,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.56

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