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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.06, 14,068.68 and 6,218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.06, 14,068.68 and 6,218.34 is: 8,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.06 : 14,068.68 = 6,218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.06/14,068.68 = 6,218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.06x = 14,068.68 × 6,218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.06x = 87,483,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,483,835.59/10,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.32

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