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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.99, 14,102.60 and 6,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.99, 14,102.60 and 6,241.89 is: 8,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.99 : 14,102.60 = 6,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.99/14,102.60 = 6,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.99x = 14,102.60 × 6,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.99x = 88,026,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026,846.70/10,218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.05

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