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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.65, 14,080.43 and 6,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.65, 14,080.43 and 6,008.63 is: 8,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.65 : 14,080.43 = 6,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.65/14,080.43 = 6,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.65x = 14,080.43 × 6,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.65x = 84,604,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,604,038.73/10,200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.99

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