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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.11, 14,059.53 and 6,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.11, 14,059.53 and 6,208.12 is: 8,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.11 : 14,059.53 = 6,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.11/14,059.53 = 6,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.11x = 14,059.53 × 6,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.11x = 87,283,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283,214.23/10,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.01

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