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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.42, 14,114.91 and 6,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.42, 14,114.91 and 6,251.19 is: 8,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.42 : 14,114.91 = 6,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.42/14,114.91 = 6,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.42x = 14,114.91 × 6,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.42x = 88,234,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,234,954.75/10,227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.29

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