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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.76, 14,086.87 and 6,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.76, 14,086.87 and 6,230.19 is: 8,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.76 : 14,086.87 = 6,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.76/14,086.87 = 6,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.76x = 14,086.87 × 6,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.76x = 87,763,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,763,806.17/10,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.60

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