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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.56, 14,104.88 and 6,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.56, 14,104.88 and 6,241.03 is: 8,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.56 : 14,104.88 = 6,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.56/14,104.88 = 6,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.56x = 14,104.88 × 6,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.56x = 88,028,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,028,948.02/10,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.93

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