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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.03, 14,083.95 and 6,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.03, 14,083.95 and 6,233.79 is: 8,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.03 : 14,083.95 = 6,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.03/14,083.95 = 6,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.03x = 14,083.95 × 6,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.03x = 87,796,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796,386.67/10,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.40

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