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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.04, 14,100.84 and 6,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.04, 14,100.84 and 6,238.68 is: 8,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.04 : 14,100.84 = 6,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.04/14,100.84 = 6,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.04x = 14,100.84 × 6,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.04x = 87,970,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,970,628.49/10,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.19

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