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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.32, 14,097.28 and 6,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.32, 14,097.28 and 6,237.74 is: 8,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.32 : 14,097.28 = 6,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.32/14,097.28 = 6,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.32x = 14,097.28 × 6,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.32x = 87,935,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,935,167.35/10,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.01

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