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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.06, 14,088.12 and 6,231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.06, 14,088.12 and 6,231.83 is: 8,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.06 : 14,088.12 = 6,231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.06/14,088.12 = 6,231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.06x = 14,088.12 × 6,231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.06x = 87,794,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,794,768.86/10,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.53

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