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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.36, 14,122.76 and 6,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.36, 14,122.76 and 6,255.24 is: 8,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.36 : 14,122.76 = 6,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.36/14,122.76 = 6,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.36x = 14,122.76 × 6,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.36x = 88,341,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,341,253.26/10,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.67

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