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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.53, 14,081.89 and 6,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.53, 14,081.89 and 6,232.29 is: 8,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.53 : 14,081.89 = 6,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.53/14,081.89 = 6,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.53x = 14,081.89 × 6,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.53x = 87,762,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762,422.23/10,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.34

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