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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.76, 14,088.25 and 6,231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.76, 14,088.25 and 6,231.19 is: 8,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.76 : 14,088.25 = 6,231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.76/14,088.25 = 6,231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.76x = 14,088.25 × 6,231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.76x = 87,786,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786,562.52/10,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.98

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