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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.68, 14,419.26 and 6,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.68, 14,419.26 and 6,255.96 is: 8,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.68 : 14,419.26 = 6,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.68/14,419.26 = 6,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.68x = 14,419.26 × 6,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.68x = 90,206,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206,313.79/10,450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.62

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