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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.25, 14,237.36 and 6,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.25, 14,237.36 and 6,122.50 is: 8,451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.25 : 14,237.36 = 6,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.25/14,237.36 = 6,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.25x = 14,237.36 × 6,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.25x = 87,168,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,168,236.60/10,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.24

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