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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.24, 14,108.04 and 6,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.24, 14,108.04 and 6,244.24 is: 8,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.24 : 14,108.04 = 6,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.24/14,108.04 = 6,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.24x = 14,108.04 × 6,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.24x = 88,093,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093,987.69/10,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.82

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