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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.68, 14,172.12 and 6,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.68, 14,172.12 and 6,235.12 is: 8,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.68 : 14,172.12 = 6,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.68/14,172.12 = 6,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.68x = 14,172.12 × 6,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.68x = 88,364,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,364,868.85/10,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.44

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