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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.61, 14,097.69 and 6,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.61, 14,097.69 and 6,238.02 is: 8,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.61 : 14,097.69 = 6,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.61/14,097.69 = 6,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.61x = 14,097.69 × 6,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.61x = 87,941,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,941,672.17/10,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.40

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