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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.80, 14,118.27 and 6,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.80, 14,118.27 and 6,251.90 is: 8,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.80 : 14,118.27 = 6,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.80/14,118.27 = 6,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.80x = 14,118.27 × 6,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.80x = 88,266,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,266,012.21/10,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.48

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