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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.03, 14,079.83 and 6,230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.03, 14,079.83 and 6,230.79 is: 8,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.03 : 14,079.83 = 6,230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.03/14,079.83 = 6,230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.03x = 14,079.83 × 6,230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.03x = 87,728,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,728,432.81/10,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.27

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