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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.19, 14,237.27 and 6,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.19, 14,237.27 and 6,122.44 is: 8,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.19 : 14,237.27 = 6,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.19/14,237.27 = 6,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.19x = 14,237.27 × 6,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.19x = 87,166,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,166,811.05/10,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.16

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