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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.08, 14,169.90 and 6,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.08, 14,169.90 and 6,233.50 is: 8,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.08 : 14,169.90 = 6,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.08/14,169.90 = 6,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.08x = 14,169.90 × 6,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.08x = 88,328,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,328,071.65/10,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.20

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