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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.49, 14,107.16 and 6,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.49, 14,107.16 and 6,189.26 is: 8,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.49 : 14,107.16 = 6,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.49/14,107.16 = 6,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.49x = 14,107.16 × 6,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.49x = 87,312,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,312,826.04/10,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.25

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