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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.42, 14,107.86 and 6,246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.42, 14,107.86 and 6,246.78 is: 8,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.42 : 14,107.86 = 6,246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.42/14,107.86 = 6,246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.42x = 14,107.86 × 6,246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.42x = 88,128,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,128,697.69/10,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.75

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