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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.40, 14,093.34 and 6,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.40, 14,093.34 and 6,234.06 is: 8,601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.40 : 14,093.34 = 6,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.40/14,093.34 = 6,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.40x = 14,093.34 × 6,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.40x = 87,858,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,858,727.16/10,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.46

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