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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.05, 14,086.74 and 6,230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.05, 14,086.74 and 6,230.85 is: 8,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.05 : 14,086.74 = 6,230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.05/14,086.74 = 6,230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.05x = 14,086.74 × 6,230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.05x = 87,772,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,772,363.93/10,207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.19

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