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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.24, 14,103.90 and 6,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.24, 14,103.90 and 6,193.44 is: 8,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.24 : 14,103.90 = 6,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.24/14,103.90 = 6,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.24x = 14,103.90 × 6,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.24x = 87,351,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,351,658.42/10,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.08

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