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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.55, 14,081.91 and 6,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.55, 14,081.91 and 6,227.32 is: 8,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.55 : 14,081.91 = 6,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.55/14,081.91 = 6,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.55x = 14,081.91 × 6,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.55x = 87,692,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692,559.78/10,203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.32

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