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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.04, 14,069.52 and 6,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.04, 14,069.52 and 6,218.13 is: 8,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.04 : 14,069.52 = 6,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.04/14,069.52 = 6,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.04x = 14,069.52 × 6,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.04x = 87,486,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486,104.40/10,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.40

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