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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.16, 14,111.12 and 6,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.16, 14,111.12 and 6,248.08 is: 8,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.16 : 14,111.12 = 6,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.16/14,111.12 = 6,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.16x = 14,111.12 × 6,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.16x = 88,167,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167,406.65/10,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.59

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