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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.43, 14,107.57 and 6,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.43, 14,107.57 and 6,190.63 is: 8,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.43 : 14,107.57 = 6,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.43/14,107.57 = 6,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.43x = 14,107.57 × 6,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.43x = 87,334,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,334,695.32/10,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.77

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