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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.58, 14,119.97 and 6,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.58, 14,119.97 and 6,257.71 is: 8,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.58 : 14,119.97 = 6,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.58/14,119.97 = 6,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.58x = 14,119.97 × 6,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.58x = 88,358,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,358,657.81/10,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.03

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