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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.80, 14,119.65 and 6,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.80, 14,119.65 and 6,252.90 is: 8,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.80 : 14,119.65 = 6,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.80/14,119.65 = 6,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.80x = 14,119.65 × 6,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.80x = 88,288,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,288,759.49/10,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.86

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