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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.94, 14,100.68 and 6,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.94, 14,100.68 and 6,237.20 is: 8,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.94 : 14,100.68 = 6,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.94/14,100.68 = 6,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.94x = 14,100.68 × 6,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.94x = 87,948,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,948,761.30/10,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.13

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