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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.03, 14,086.73 and 6,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.03, 14,086.73 and 6,235.79 is: 8,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.03 : 14,086.73 = 6,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.03/14,086.73 = 6,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.03x = 14,086.73 × 6,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.03x = 87,841,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,841,858.89/10,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.17

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