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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.34, 14,117.24 and 6,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.34, 14,117.24 and 6,251.22 is: 8,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.34 : 14,117.24 = 6,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.34/14,117.24 = 6,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.34x = 14,117.24 × 6,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.34x = 88,249,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,249,973.03/10,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.14

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