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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.04, 14,102.42 and 6,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.04, 14,102.42 and 6,241.44 is: 8,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.04 : 14,102.42 = 6,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.04/14,102.42 = 6,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.04x = 14,102.42 × 6,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.04x = 88,019,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,019,408.28/10,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.12

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