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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.67, 14,089.48 and 6,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.67, 14,089.48 and 6,232.08 is: 8,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.67 : 14,089.48 = 6,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.67/14,089.48 = 6,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.67x = 14,089.48 × 6,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.67x = 87,806,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806,803.77/10,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.20

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