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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.09, 14,488.42 and 6,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.09, 14,488.42 and 6,250.02 is: 8,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.09 : 14,488.42 = 6,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.09/14,488.42 = 6,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.09x = 14,488.42 × 6,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.09x = 90,552,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,552,866.72/10,501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.18

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