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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.96, 14,108.58 and 6,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.96, 14,108.58 and 6,247.32 is: 8,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.96 : 14,108.58 = 6,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.96/14,108.58 = 6,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.96x = 14,108.58 × 6,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.96x = 88,140,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,140,814.01/10,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.16

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