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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.41, 14,095.51 and 6,242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.41, 14,095.51 and 6,242.17 is: 8,613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.41 : 14,095.51 = 6,242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.41/14,095.51 = 6,242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.41x = 14,095.51 × 6,242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.41x = 87,986,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,986,569.66/10,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.96

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