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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.26, 13,814.32 and 6,229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.26, 13,814.32 and 6,229.53 is: 8,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.26 : 13,814.32 = 6,229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.26/13,814.32 = 6,229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.26x = 13,814.32 × 6,229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.26x = 86,056,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056,773.35/10,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.58

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