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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.42, 14,119.06 and 6,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.42, 14,119.06 and 6,254.20 is: 8,631.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.42 : 14,119.06 = 6,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.42/14,119.06 = 6,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.42x = 14,119.06 × 6,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.42x = 88,303,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,303,425.05/10,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.46

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