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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.77, 14,120.01 and 6,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.77, 14,120.01 and 6,252.06 is: 8,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.77 : 14,120.01 = 6,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.77/14,120.01 = 6,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.77x = 14,120.01 × 6,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.77x = 88,279,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,279,149.72/10,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.95

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