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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.18, 14,106.53 and 6,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.18, 14,106.53 and 6,241.46 is: 8,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.18 : 14,106.53 = 6,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.18/14,106.53 = 6,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.18x = 14,106.53 × 6,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.18x = 88,045,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,045,287.80/10,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.00

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