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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.54, 14,092.28 and 6,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.54, 14,092.28 and 6,234.64 is: 8,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.54 : 14,092.28 = 6,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.54/14,092.28 = 6,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.54x = 14,092.28 × 6,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.54x = 87,860,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,860,292.58/10,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.18

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