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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.12, 14,088.76 and 6,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.12, 14,088.76 and 6,228.66 is: 8,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.12 : 14,088.76 = 6,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.12/14,088.76 = 6,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.12x = 14,088.76 × 6,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.12x = 87,754,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754,095.86/10,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.18

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