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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.53, 14,087.42 and 6,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.53, 14,087.42 and 6,236.29 is: 8,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.53 : 14,087.42 = 6,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.53/14,087.42 = 6,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.53x = 14,087.42 × 6,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.53x = 87,853,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,853,205.29/10,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.86

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