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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.08, 14,168.52 and 6,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.08, 14,168.52 and 6,232.50 is: 8,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.08 : 14,168.52 = 6,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.08/14,168.52 = 6,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.08x = 14,168.52 × 6,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.08x = 88,305,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305,300.90/10,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.82

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