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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.31, 14,179.07 and 6,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.31, 14,179.07 and 6,241.19 is: 8,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.31 : 14,179.07 = 6,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.31/14,179.07 = 6,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.31x = 14,179.07 × 6,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.31x = 88,494,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,494,214.60/10,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.15

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