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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.36, 14,115.24 and 6,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.36, 14,115.24 and 6,250.08 is: 8,623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.36 : 14,115.24 = 6,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.36/14,115.24 = 6,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.36x = 14,115.24 × 6,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.36x = 88,221,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,221,379.22/10,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.49

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