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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.02, 14,121.90 and 6,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.02, 14,121.90 and 6,255.92 is: 8,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.02 : 14,121.90 = 6,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.02/14,121.90 = 6,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.02x = 14,121.90 × 6,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.02x = 88,345,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,345,476.65/10,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.37

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