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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.45, 14,119.97 and 6,199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.45, 14,119.97 and 6,199.65 is: 8,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.45 : 14,119.97 = 6,199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.45/14,119.97 = 6,199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.45x = 14,119.97 × 6,199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.45x = 87,538,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,841.01/10,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.19

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