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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.41, 14,096.89 and 6,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.41, 14,096.89 and 6,243.17 is: 8,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.41 : 14,096.89 = 6,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.41/14,096.89 = 6,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.41x = 14,096.89 × 6,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.41x = 88,009,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,009,280.74/10,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.34

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