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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.51, 14,112.36 and 6,248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.51, 14,112.36 and 6,248.79 is: 8,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.51 : 14,112.36 = 6,248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.51/14,112.36 = 6,248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.51x = 14,112.36 × 6,248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.51x = 88,185,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,185,174.04/10,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.35

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