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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.30, 13,814.55 and 6,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.30, 13,814.55 and 6,236.46 is: 8,603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.30 : 13,814.55 = 6,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.30/13,814.55 = 6,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.30x = 13,814.55 × 6,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.30x = 86,153,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,153,888.49/10,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.09

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