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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.68, 14,201.40 and 6,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.68, 14,201.40 and 6,258.52 is: 8,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.68 : 14,201.40 = 6,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.68/14,201.40 = 6,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.68x = 14,201.40 × 6,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.68x = 88,879,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,879,745.93/10,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.24

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