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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.91, 14,063.19 and 6,212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.91, 14,063.19 and 6,212.21 is: 8,574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.91 : 14,063.19 = 6,212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.91/14,063.19 = 6,212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.91x = 14,063.19 × 6,212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.91x = 87,363,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,363,489.55/10,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.37

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