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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.42, 14,116.29 and 6,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.42, 14,116.29 and 6,252.19 is: 8,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.42 : 14,116.29 = 6,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.42/14,116.29 = 6,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.42x = 14,116.29 × 6,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.42x = 88,257,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,257,727.18/10,228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.68

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