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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.61, 14,103.18 and 6,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.61, 14,103.18 and 6,240.17 is: 8,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.61 : 14,103.18 = 6,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.61/14,103.18 = 6,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.61x = 14,103.18 × 6,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.61x = 88,006,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,006,170.22/10,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.50

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