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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.50, 14,204.35 and 6,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.50, 14,204.35 and 6,260.90 is: 8,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.50 : 14,204.35 = 6,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.50/14,204.35 = 6,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.50x = 14,204.35 × 6,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.50x = 88,932,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,932,014.92/10,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.47

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