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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.44, 14,099.16 and 6,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.44, 14,099.16 and 6,237.10 is: 8,606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.44 : 14,099.16 = 6,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.44/14,099.16 = 6,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.44x = 14,099.16 × 6,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.44x = 87,937,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,937,870.84/10,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.64

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