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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.22, 14,102.20 and 6,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.22, 14,102.20 and 6,241.68 is: 8,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.22 : 14,102.20 = 6,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.22/14,102.20 = 6,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.22x = 14,102.20 × 6,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.22x = 88,021,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021,419.70/10,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.01

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