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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.22, 14,113.70 and 7,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.22, 14,113.70 and 7,244.82 is: 9,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.22 : 14,113.70 = 7,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.22/14,113.70 = 7,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.22x = 14,113.70 × 7,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.22x = 102,251,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,251,216.03/10,238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.21

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