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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.52, 14,108.40 and 6,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.52, 14,108.40 and 6,244.08 is: 8,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.52 : 14,108.40 = 6,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.52/14,108.40 = 6,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.52x = 14,108.40 × 6,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.52x = 88,093,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093,978.27/10,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.80

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