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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.50, 14,088.78 and 6,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.50, 14,088.78 and 6,231.96 is: 8,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.50 : 14,088.78 = 6,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.50/14,088.78 = 6,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.50x = 14,088.78 × 6,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.50x = 87,800,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,800,713.41/10,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.59

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