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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.55, 14,117.85 and 6,253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.55, 14,117.85 and 6,253.31 is: 8,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.55 : 14,117.85 = 6,253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.55/14,117.85 = 6,253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.55x = 14,117.85 × 6,253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.55x = 88,283,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,283,292.58/10,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.22

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