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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.03, 14,110.27 and 6,448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.03, 14,110.27 and 6,448.21 is: 8,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.03 : 14,110.27 = 6,448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.03/14,110.27 = 6,448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.03x = 14,110.27 × 6,448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.03x = 90,985,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,985,984.12/10,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.75

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