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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.30, 14,117.58 and 6,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.30, 14,117.58 and 6,251.40 is: 8,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.30 : 14,117.58 = 6,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.30/14,117.58 = 6,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.30x = 14,117.58 × 6,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.30x = 88,254,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,254,639.61/10,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.79

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