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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.01, 14,114.43 and 6,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.01, 14,114.43 and 6,250.29 is: 8,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.01 : 14,114.43 = 6,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.01/14,114.43 = 6,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.01x = 14,114.43 × 6,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.01x = 88,219,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,219,280.68/10,229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.42

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