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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.95, 14,087.13 and 6,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.95, 14,087.13 and 6,230.38 is: 8,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.95 : 14,087.13 = 6,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.95/14,087.13 = 6,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.95x = 14,087.13 × 6,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.95x = 87,768,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,768,102.57/10,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.86

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