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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.91, 14,096.20 and 6,242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.91, 14,096.20 and 6,242.67 is: 8,614.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.91 : 14,096.20 = 6,242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.91/14,096.20 = 6,242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.91x = 14,096.20 × 6,242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.91x = 87,997,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,997,924.85/10,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.65

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