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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.35, 14,114.48 and 6,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.35, 14,114.48 and 6,249.22 is: 8,624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.35 : 14,114.48 = 6,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.35/14,114.48 = 6,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.35x = 14,114.48 × 6,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.35x = 88,204,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,204,424.17/10,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.37

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