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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.52, 14,099.61 and 6,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.52, 14,099.61 and 6,022.50 is: 8,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.52 : 14,099.61 = 6,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.52/14,099.61 = 6,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.52x = 14,099.61 × 6,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.52x = 84,914,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,914,901.23/10,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.16

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