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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.22, 14,060.67 and 6,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.22, 14,060.67 and 6,215.50 is: 8,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.22 : 14,060.67 = 6,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.22/14,060.67 = 6,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.22x = 14,060.67 × 6,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.22x = 87,394,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394,094.39/10,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.91

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