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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.52, 14,097.58 and 6,237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.52, 14,097.58 and 6,237.93 is: 8,609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.52 : 14,097.58 = 6,237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.52/14,097.58 = 6,237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.52x = 14,097.58 × 6,237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.52x = 87,939,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,939,701.61/10,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.28

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