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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.51, 14,086.52 and 6,229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.51, 14,086.52 and 6,229.94 is: 8,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.51 : 14,086.52 = 6,229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.51/14,086.52 = 6,229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.51x = 14,086.52 × 6,229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.51x = 87,758,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758,119.55/10,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.25

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