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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.24, 14,122.38 and 6,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.24, 14,122.38 and 6,251.46 is: 8,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.24 : 14,122.38 = 6,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.24/14,122.38 = 6,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.24x = 14,122.38 × 6,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.24x = 88,285,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,285,493.67/10,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.95

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