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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.94, 14,114.62 and 6,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.94, 14,114.62 and 6,191.45 is: 8,547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.94 : 14,114.62 = 6,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.94/14,114.62 = 6,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.94x = 14,114.62 × 6,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.94x = 87,389,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,389,964.00/10,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.58

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