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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.80, 14,088.96 and 6,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.80, 14,088.96 and 6,228.06 is: 8,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.80 : 14,088.96 = 6,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.80/14,088.96 = 6,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.80x = 14,088.96 × 6,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.80x = 87,746,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746,888.22/10,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.06

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