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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.28, 14,093.97 and 6,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.28, 14,093.97 and 6,241.04 is: 8,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.28 : 14,093.97 = 6,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.28/14,093.97 = 6,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.28x = 14,093.97 × 6,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.28x = 87,961,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,030.53/10,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.42

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