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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.48, 14,105.65 and 6,242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.48, 14,105.65 and 6,242.57 is: 8,615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.48 : 14,105.65 = 6,242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.48/14,105.65 = 6,242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.48x = 14,105.65 × 6,242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.48x = 88,055,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055,507.52/10,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.59

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