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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.68, 14,079.86 and 6,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.68, 14,079.86 and 6,012.12 is: 8,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.68 : 14,079.86 = 6,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.68/14,079.86 = 6,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.68x = 14,079.86 × 6,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.68x = 84,649,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,649,807.90/10,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.19

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