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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.04, 14,096.90 and 6,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.04, 14,096.90 and 6,237.44 is: 8,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.04 : 14,096.90 = 6,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.04/14,096.90 = 6,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.04x = 14,096.90 × 6,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.04x = 87,928,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,928,567.94/10,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.60

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