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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.54, 14,108.28 and 6,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.54, 14,108.28 and 6,244.64 is: 8,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.54 : 14,108.28 = 6,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.54/14,108.28 = 6,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.54x = 14,108.28 × 6,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.54x = 88,101,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,101,167.93/10,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.48

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