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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.58, 14,083.85 and 6,228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.58, 14,083.85 and 6,228.00 is: 8,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.58 : 14,083.85 = 6,228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.58/14,083.85 = 6,228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.58x = 14,083.85 × 6,228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.58x = 87,714,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,714,166.24/10,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.57

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