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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.54, 14,113.56 and 6,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.54, 14,113.56 and 6,691.72 is: 9,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.54 : 14,113.56 = 6,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.54/14,113.56 = 6,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.54x = 14,113.56 × 6,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.54x = 94,443,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,443,991.72/10,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.80

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