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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.45, 14,115.32 and 6,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.45, 14,115.32 and 6,191.96 is: 8,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.45 : 14,115.32 = 6,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.45/14,115.32 = 6,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.45x = 14,115.32 × 6,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.45x = 87,401,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401,395.29/10,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.27

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