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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.41, 14,092.76 and 6,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.41, 14,092.76 and 6,240.17 is: 8,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.41 : 14,092.76 = 6,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.41/14,092.76 = 6,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.41x = 14,092.76 × 6,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.41x = 87,941,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,941,116.50/10,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.21

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