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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.67, 14,111.82 and 6,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.67, 14,111.82 and 6,248.57 is: 8,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.67 : 14,111.82 = 6,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.67/14,111.82 = 6,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.67x = 14,111.82 × 6,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.67x = 88,178,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,178,695.10/10,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.27

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