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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.63, 14,089.48 and 6,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.63, 14,089.48 and 6,232.07 is: 8,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.63 : 14,089.48 = 6,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.63/14,089.48 = 6,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.63x = 14,089.48 × 6,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.63x = 87,806,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806,645.27/10,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.22

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