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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.16, 14,113.88 and 6,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.16, 14,113.88 and 6,250.08 is: 8,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.16 : 14,113.88 = 6,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.16/14,113.88 = 6,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.16x = 14,113.88 × 6,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.16x = 88,212,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,212,879.11/10,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.35

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