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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.64, 14,111.52 and 6,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.64, 14,111.52 and 6,191.84 is: 8,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.64 : 14,111.52 = 6,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.64/14,111.52 = 6,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.64x = 14,111.52 × 6,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.64x = 87,376,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376,274.00/10,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.82

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