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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.59, 14,065.75 and 6,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.59, 14,065.75 and 6,213.70 is: 8,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.59 : 14,065.75 = 6,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.59/14,065.75 = 6,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.59x = 14,065.75 × 6,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.59x = 87,400,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,400,350.78/10,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.89

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